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Waterloo Region Generations
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Murray E. Smith
1908 - 1987 (79 years)-
Name Murray E. Smith Born 15 May 1908 , England 
[1] Gender Male Business Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Green Thistle Restaurant Elected Office Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada councillor - Ayr Immigration 1923 , Canada Eby ID Number Waterloo-341395 Died 3 Nov 1987 Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] Buried 6 Nov 1987 Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] Person ID I341395 Generations Last Modified 7 Nov 2024
Family Stella Mae Mitchell, b. 7 Jan 1914, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario , d. 26 Mar 2004, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada (Age 90 years) Children 1. Shirley Smith Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 Family ID F248812 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - One of Ayr's most popular citizens, Murray E. Smith, passed away at his Piper Street home on Tuesday, November 3rd. He was in his 80th year. Born in England he came to Canada in 1923, and then to Ayr where his first job was on the farm of the late Bill Wallace's father. A talent for woodworking led him to several other jobs in the Ayr community and he also operated his own craft and woodworking shop. Murray loved gardening and in later years operated a lawn mowing service. His work with community organizations was extensive and with many he held office, generally secretary. Among these organizations were: Masonic Lodge No. 172, Dolman Lodge I.O.O.F., Cantons, Rebeccas, H.L.l, Ayr Horticultural Society, Christ Church Board of Management former Warden and member of Synod, long time choir member and Sunday School Superintendent, Ayr town councilor, Scout Master, Ayr Band, Boosters, Chamber of Commerce, Ayr Seniors, Zone 3 Seniors 0.S.C.A., Kirkwood Board of Directors and L.A.C.A.C. Beloved husband of Stella Mitchell (the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary earlier this year); dear father of Shirley and her husband Bob Watson of Ayr; loved grandfather of Jamie and Duane; dear brother of Edwin of Scarborough, Eric and Syd both of England. Predeceased by twin daughters. Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, where Masonic and I.O.O.F. services were held Thursday evening; then to Christ Anglican Church, Ayr, where funeral service was held on Friday morning. Rev. Roy Shepherd officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard and Clarence Mitchell, .Jim Pipe, Mel Robb, Rick Read and Carl Epplett.
The Ayr News Nov 11 1987 pg 15
- One of Ayr's most popular citizens, Murray E. Smith, passed away at his Piper Street home on Tuesday, November 3rd. He was in his 80th year. Born in England he came to Canada in 1923, and then to Ayr where his first job was on the farm of the late Bill Wallace's father. A talent for woodworking led him to several other jobs in the Ayr community and he also operated his own craft and woodworking shop. Murray loved gardening and in later years operated a lawn mowing service. His work with community organizations was extensive and with many he held office, generally secretary. Among these organizations were: Masonic Lodge No. 172, Dolman Lodge I.O.O.F., Cantons, Rebeccas, H.L.l, Ayr Horticultural Society, Christ Church Board of Management former Warden and member of Synod, long time choir member and Sunday School Superintendent, Ayr town councilor, Scout Master, Ayr Band, Boosters, Chamber of Commerce, Ayr Seniors, Zone 3 Seniors 0.S.C.A., Kirkwood Board of Directors and L.A.C.A.C. Beloved husband of Stella Mitchell (the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary earlier this year); dear father of Shirley and her husband Bob Watson of Ayr; loved grandfather of Jamie and Duane; dear brother of Edwin of Scarborough, Eric and Syd both of England. Predeceased by twin daughters. Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, where Masonic and I.O.O.F. services were held Thursday evening; then to Christ Anglican Church, Ayr, where funeral service was held on Friday morning. Rev. Roy Shepherd officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard and Clarence Mitchell, .Jim Pipe, Mel Robb, Rick Read and Carl Epplett.
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Sources - [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
[Masonic Insignia]/ Smith/ In Loving memory of/ wife/ Stella M./ Jan. 7, 1914 - Mar. 26, 2004/ Husband/ Murray E./ May 15, 1908/ Nov. 3, 1987/ Our Loved One Sleeps Here
- [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
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Event Map 
Born - 15 May 1908 - , England 
Business - Green Thistle Restaurant - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Elected Office - councillor - Ayr - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Immigration - 1923 - , Canada Died - 3 Nov 1987 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Buried - 6 Nov 1987 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada = Link to Google Earth
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