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

Sister Colette Farwell

Female 1921 - 2005  (83 years)


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  • Name Colette Farwell 
    Prefix Sister 
    Residence 1921  St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Roman Catholic 
    Born 1 Mar 1921  St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-300996 
    Died 19 Feb 2005  Waterdown, East Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I300996  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Benjamin John Robert "Robert" Farwell,   b. 15 Sep 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Nov 1956  (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Gloria Margarettice Laura "Laura" Esbaugh,   b. 22 Nov 1889, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1962  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 16 Nov 1909  St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F292896  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • FARWELL, Sister Colette (formerly Mary Robert) SSND - Died at Notre Dame Convent, Waterdown, ON, on February 19, 2005 in the 66th year as a School Sister of Notre Dame. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Laura (Esbaugh), sister Caroline, brothers Clement, Albert, Lloyd, Paschal and John. Lovingly remembered by her Sisters in community, her sister Della Voisin (Harold) and brothers Harold, Robert (Lois), Anthony (Joan), sisters-in-law Dorothy, Jean and Etta and devoted nieces and nephews. Sister Colette was born in St. Clements, ON. Following graduation from Hamilton Teacher's College, she taught in the grade school at Notre Dame Convent, Waterdown. Later, she returned to Waterdown as principal of St. Thomas School. Sister Colette, also, taught in Mildmay, Hamilton, Kitchener, Chepstow, Newmarket and Hanover. She was principal at St. Ambrose School, Cambridge and St. Mary's School, Oakville. Sister Colette was a dedicated educator. After retiring from the classroom, she spent 17 years tutoring at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre. Then, she continued using her gifts as a volunteer at Information Flamborough, Flamborough Food Bank and for eight years at Cama Woodlands Nursing Home. Visitors will be received at Notre Dame Convent, Waterdown on Monday, February 21 (today) from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Rosary will be prayed in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, February 22 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Notre Dame Convent Cemetery.

      (info provided by School Sisters of Notre Dame, Canadian Province)

  • Sources 
    1. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, St. Clements 1921Sub Dist. 7 Page 7.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66150109.

    3. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 020541-09.
      Robert Forwell, 22, occ. Farmer, res. of Wellesley Twp, son of John Forwell and Mary M. Kuhry Married Laura Esbaugh, 20, res. of Wellesley Twp, daughter of Clemens Esbaugh and Agatha Dietrich, Witn: Robert Forwell of Berlin and Olivia Esbaugh of St. Clements, 16 November 1909 in St. Clements.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1921 - St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1 Mar 1921 - St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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