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

William Andrew MacMillan[1]

Male 1893 - 1965  (72 years)


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  • Name William Andrew MacMillan 
    Born 1893  Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Male 
    Interesting construction 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-340217 
    Died 21 Jan 1965  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I340217  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Family Sarah Ann Letson,   b. CA 1900,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. Leroy MacMillan
     2. Archie MacMillan,   d. Bef 1995
     3. Donald Angus MacMillan,   b. 31 Dec 1924, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jan 1982, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years)
     4. Ralph Tomas MacMillan,   b. 1928, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Apr 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F53388  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • MACMILLAN, WILLIAM ANDREW

      A well known Ayr district resident, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1965, at his home at R. R. #3, Bright. Mr. McMillan was in his 72nd year and had been in ailing health for several months. He was born in Puslinch Township, son of the late Donald McMillan and Barbara McTaggart. He was a carpenter and worked in the district for many years. Survived by his wife, Sarah Letson; four sons, Leroy of R. R. #3, Ayr; Archie, Donald and Ralph of R. R. #4, Galt (Highway 24A). Service at the W. O. Ball Funeral Home in Ayr on Sat. , Jan. 23 at 2. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

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      William A. MacMillan Passes

      A well-known carpenter and builder in this district, William A. MacMillan passed away at his home on the 10th concession of Blenheim on Wednesday in his 72nd year. He had been in ill health for some time. The late Mr. MacMillan was born in Puslinch Township, a son of the late Donald MacMillan and Barbara Taggert MacMillan. After moving to this district he resided for some time northeast of Ayr prior to moving to his late residence. He was an accomplished carpenter and builder and his services were always in demand throughout the area. Surviving besides his wife, the former Sarah Letson, are four sons, LeRoy, RR 3, Ayr; Archie, Donald and Ralph, RR 4, Galt, and several grandchildren.

      The Funeral

      Funeral service was held on Saturday at the W. O. Ball Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Andrew Denholm of Paris. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Wallace Dance and Richard Barrie, RR 3, Bright; Donald Robson and John Welsh, RR 3, Ayr; Ernest White and William White, Ayr.

      The Ayr News Jan 28 1965 pg 4

  • Sources 
    1. [S2485] News - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr News, Obituary of Ralph MacMillan - 3 May 1995 pg 14.

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      MacMillan/ In Loving memory of/ William A. Macmillan/ 1893 - 1965

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1893 - Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Jan 1965 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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