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

George William "Bill" Muma

Male 1908 - 1960  (51 years)


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  • Name George William "Bill" Muma 
    Born 18 Nov 1908  Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-340054 
    Died 25 Apr 1960  Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried 28 Apr 1960  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I340054  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father George Nathan Muma,   b. 21 Oct 1875, Teeterville, Windham Twp., Norfolk Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Nov 1968, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years) 
    Mother Jane Isabella "Bella" Foreman,   b. 14 Feb 1878, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jan 1953, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 8 Nov 1905  , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F186879  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Christina Nettie "Chrissie" MacDonald,   b. 12 Jan 1909, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 May 1990, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F248322  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • G. William Muma Passes

      The death occurred on Monday afternoon of a former, well-known Ayr resident, George William Muma of St. Marys in his 52nd year. Mr. Muma succumbed suddenly as the result of a heart attack. Born in Blandford Township, he was a son of George Muma and the late Isabella Muma. He came with the family to Ayr in his youth and resided here for a number of years before taking employment with the CPR. He was section foreman at Drumbo for a lengthy period before moving to St. Marys four years ago to take a similar position. He served overseas with the Canadian Army during World War 2. Surviving are his wife, the former Christina McDonald; a son, Gerald; his father, George Muma of Ayr; two brothers, Arnold and Gordon of Galt, and a sister, Mrs. Carl Nichols (Belva) of Agincourt. Resting at the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, Ayr, where service will take place on Thursday at 2 p.m., with interment in the Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News Apr 28 1960 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: George Wm Muma Date of Birth: 18 Nov 1908 Gender: Male Birth Place: Oxford, Ontario, Canada Father's name: George Nathan Muma Mother's name: Bella Foreman

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Muma/ George William Muma/ 1908 - 1960/ beloved Husband of/ Christina N. Macdonald/ 1909 - 1990/ + [veteran's Poppy]

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: George Nathan Muma Age: 28 Birth Date: abt 1877 Birth Place: Blenheim, Ontario Marriage Date: 8 Nov 1905 Marriage County or District: Oxford Father: George Nathan Muma Mother: Mary Waugh Muma Spouse: Bella Foreman Spouse's Age: 27 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1878 Spouse Birth Place: Bright Spouse Father: Wm Foreman Spouse Mother: Agnes Smith

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 18 Nov 1908 - Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 25 Apr 1960 - Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 28 Apr 1960 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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