Waterloo Region Generations
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Moir Topping Swan

Male 1916 - 1982  (66 years)


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  • Name Moir Topping Swan 
    Born 1916  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1982  1061 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-340394 
    Died 9 Jun 1982  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried 12 Jun 1982  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I340394  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father George Swan,   b. 28 Sep 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jan 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Agnes Moir Irwin,   b. CALC 18 Apr 1884, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jan 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 37 years) 
    Married 26 Oct 1910  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F186848  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Velma Florence Johnston,   b. 1917,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 1 Oct 1938  Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Moir Paul Swan
     2. Sharon Swan
     3. George Neil "Neil" Swan,   b. 23 Nov 1953, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Nov 1975, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 21 years)
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F248446  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Moir T. Swan

      An Ayr native, Moir Topping Swan of 1061 Queens Blvd., Kitchener, passed away in St. Mary's Hospital on Wednesday, June 9th. He was in his 66th year. Born in Ayr he was a son of the late George Swan and Agnes Irwin. He was a retired electrical millwright by trade, having worked many years for Sutherland-Schultz Ltd. Mr. Swan was an adherent of the United Church, member of Ayr Masonic Lodge, and served on the former Ayr village council. Ten years ago he and his wife moved from Ayr to Kitchener. Beloved husband of Velma Johnston; dear father of Moir Paul of Summerside, P.E.I. and Sharon (Mrs. Robert Forde) of Kitchener; dear brother of George of Cambridge, Agnes (Mrs. Gordon Fluelling) of Windsor, Mrs. Isobel Pelton of Mississauga. Also survived by five grandchildren, Mr. Swan was predeceased by a son, Neil. Funeral service was held Saturday at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News 16 Jun 1982 pg 11

  • Sources 
    1. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] Swan/ Agnes Moir Irwin/ 1885 - 1922/ beloved wife of/ George Swan/ 1881 - 1965
      [Back/West] Swan/ Moir T. Swan/ 1916 - 1982/ wife/ Velma F. Johnston/ 1917 - / son/ George Neil Swan/ 1953 - 1975
      [A] Neil [B] Father [C] Mother [D] Moir

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Name: George Swan Age: 29 Birth Date: abt 1881 Marriage Date: 26 Oct 1910 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: George Swan Mother: Jane Ford Spouse: Agnes Irwin Spouse's Age: 25 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1885 Spouse Father: Robert Irwin Spouse Mother: Agnes Ewing

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1916 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Oct 1938 - Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1982 - 1061 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Jun 1982 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 12 Jun 1982 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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