John Anthony "Curly" McKenna^[1]

1884 - 1955  (~ 70 years)

• Name	John Anthony "Curly" McKenna
  Born	Sep 1884	Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1911	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Moulder, Foundry
  Residence	1911	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Roman Catholic
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-228342
  Died	4 Jan 1955	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Cause: Heart Attack
  Buried	Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I228342	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Family	Laura D. Seip,   b. Mar 1887, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1969  (Age ~ 81 years)
  Married	24 Oct 1908	Sandwich West Twp., Essex Co., Ontario   [3]
  Children	1. Douglas McKenna,   b. 5 Jun 1909, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Marjorie McKenna,   b. 23 May 1913, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F222707	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  John A. McKenna PRESTON, One of Preston's best-known citizens, John Anthony (Curly) McKenna, 743 King St., died yesterday, of a heart attack. He was born 70 years ago at Coburg, but had lived here for 50 years. He was employed for the last 15 months, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital. Mr. McKenna was active in all sports activities until recently and as a younger man was a member of hockey, curling and baseball clubs. He attended St. Clement's Church, was member of the Holy Name Society and recently was presented with the Knights of Columbus, 25-year pin. He was a life member of the Galt council K of C. He held an honorary card in the moulder's union, was employed by Clare Bros. and Company, Ltd., for 20 years and had been physio-therapist at the Kress Hotel for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, the former Laura Seip, a son, Douglas and a daughter, Mrs. W. (Marjorie) Jaglowitz, both of Preston. There are eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild, The body will be at the Stager-Pass funeral home, until Friday morning, when requiem mass, will be celebrated at St (Clements Church) at 9 a.m. Kitchener-Waterloo Record 5 Jan 1955 pg 7

  
  

• Sources

  [S2489] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery Internet Link. Mckenna/ John A./ 1884 - 1955/ Laura D. Seip/ 1887 - 1969./ [Union Jack] [S1669] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1911, Div. 23 Page 8. [S2488] aaa Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 007370 (1908). Name:John McKenna Age:24 Birth Year:abt 1884 Marriage Date:24 Oct 1908 Marriage Place:Essex, Ontario, Canada Father:John McKenna Mother:Katherine McGurdy Spouse:Laura Seip

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - Sep 1884 - Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario Married - 24 Oct 1908 - Sandwich West Twp., Essex Co., Ontario Occupation - Moulder, Foundry - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Heart Attack - 4 Jan 1955 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth