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

George E. Gillespie

Male 1914 - 1963  (49 years)


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  • Name George E. Gillespie 
    Born 1914  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Military WW2 
    Died 8 Apr 1963  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried 11 Apr 1963  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Residence 1966  Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-340638 
    Person ID I340638  Generations
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2025 

    Father George Murray Gillespie,   b. 8 Nov 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jan 1944, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Mary Ethel Holdaway,   b. 3 Feb 1885, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jan 1950, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Married 27 Apr 1911  Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F248541  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • George Easton GoIdie Passes

      The death occurred on Tuesday, April 26, of George Easton GoIdie 92, of Guelph. The late Mr. GoIdie, who was born in Ayr, was a member of one of the district's pioneer families. His father, David GoIdie, was owner of the GoIdie Milling Co. at Greenfield, one of the early flourishing industries in this part the province. Surviving are three sisters: Mrs. F. A. Cleland (Annie), Mrs. D. E. Kilgour (Esther), and Mrs. J. W. Falkner (Theresa), and a brother E. C. (Pat) Goldie, all of Toronto. A private service will be held.

      The Ayr News Apr 28 1966 pg 27

  • Sources 
    1. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Gillespie/ In Loving memory of/ George Murray Gillespie/ 1878 - 1944/ his wife/ Mary Ethel Holdaway/ 1885 - 1950/ George E. Gillespie/ H. I. L. of C./ 1914 - 1963/ + [veteran's Poppy]

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: George Murray Gillispie Age: 32 Birth Date: abt 1879 Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1911 Marriage County or District: Brant Father: Joseph Gillispie Mother: Marian Wallace Spouse: Mary Ethel Holdaway Spouse Father: Edward Holdaway Spouse Mother: Alice Buckborough

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1914 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Apr 1963 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 11 Apr 1963 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1966 - Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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