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

Laura Ada Smith

Female 1898 - 1986  (88 years)


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  • Name Laura Ada Smith 
    Born 28 Jul 1898  Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Laura Ada Scott 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-339361 
    Died 12 Aug 1986  Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried 14 Aug 1986  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I339361  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Family William Alexander "Allie" Scott,   b. 12 Apr 1900, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jul 1980, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 6 Oct 1923  Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248060  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Mrs. Alexander Scott

      Mrs. Alexander Scott of RR 2, Drumbo, passed away at Brantford General Hospital on Tuesday, August 12th, following a brief illness. She was in her 89th year. The former Laura Ada Smith she was born in Brussels, a daughter of the late John Smith and Jessie Lowe. As a child she moved with her family to the Canning area. In 1923 she married Alexander Scott and the couple farmed on the townline, RR 2, Drumbo all their lives. She was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and had formerly been active in many community organizations. Predeceased by her husband in 1980; also two sisters May Stevenson and Eva Wells and a brother Earl Smith. Surviving are two sons Don of Oakville and Bill of RR 2, Drumbo; a daughter Mrs. Fred (Muriel) Struckett of Grand Bend; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Resting at Wm. Kipp Funeral Home today (Wed.) where afternoon and evening visitation will be held. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 1: 30 p.m. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News 13 Aug 1986 pg 13

  • Sources 
    1. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] Willard Alexr Scott/ died May 5th 1938 In his 76th year/ Elizabeth McClure/ wife of William Alexr Scott/ died Dec 4th 1931 In Her 68th year/ Lois beloved dau. of W. & E. Scott/ died July 28, 1918 aged 24 years/ Husband/ Wm. Alexander/ Apr. 12, 1900 - July 1, 1980/ Wife Laura Smith/ July 28, 1898 - Aug. 12, 1986.
      [Left/South] Helen Eileen/ Infant dau. of/ W. & E. Scott/ Nov. 18,/ 1909/ H. & T. Aylmer [monument maker]
      [Back/West] In memory of/ Alexander Scott/ died March 23rd, 1901/ aged 90 Y'rs & 19 days/ his wife Elspeth Oliver/ born July 19, 1822/ died Aug. 15, 1912/ Scott

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: William Alexander Scott Age: 23 Birth Date: abt 1900 Birth Place: Blenheim Tpip Marriage Date: 6 Oct 1923 Marriage County or District: Brant Father: William Alexander Scott Mother: Elizabeth McClure Spouse: Laura Ada Smith Spouse's Age: 25 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1898 Spouse Birth Place: Brussels, ont Spouse Father: John B Smith Spouse Mother: Jessie Lowe Registration district: Oxford

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 28 Jul 1898 - Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 6 Oct 1923 - Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Aug 1986 - Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 14 Aug 1986 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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