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Roland J. Parkinson

Male 1882 - 1949  (66 years)


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  • Name Roland J. Parkinson 
    Born 12 Dec 1882  Leeds, Yorkshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Nationality , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Immigration 1911  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Occupation 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Shoe Maker, Rubber Factory 
    Residence 1921  30 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Residence 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Church of England 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-349323 
    Died 20 Jun 1949  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried 22 Jun 1949  Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I349323  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Family Maude Ellen Hydes,   b. CALC 2 Mar 1889, Sheffield, , Yorkshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Sep 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 48 years) 
    Married Leeds, Yorkshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F251883  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Roland J. Parkinson

      Roland J. Parkinson, 35 King St. West, died suddenly at the K-W Hospital early today. He was 66 years of age. The deceased was born Dec. 12, 1882, at Leeds, England. His wife, the former Maude E. Hydes, predeceased him Sept. 5, 1937. They were married in Leeds. Mr. Parkinson was an employee of the Merchants plant of the Dominion Rubber Co., for 30 years, before retiring. He attended St. John's Anglican Church. He was an active member of the K-W Canadian Legion for 25 years and participated in the Decoration Day parade to Mt. Hope Cemetery yesterday for the 25th time. Mr. Parkinson served overseas with the British Army, in the First World War. Deceased was also a member of the Royal Order of Moose. Two brothers Mark and Edward Parkinson, of Leeds England, survive. Funeral services will be at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Rev. C. W. Mixer of St. John's Anglican Church will officiate. The body is resting at the funeral home.

      Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Jun 1949 pg 5

  • Sources 
    1. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist. 20 Page 7.

    2. [S166] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Mount Hope CC#4508 Internet Link .
      Parkinson/ Roland Parkinson/ 1882-1949/ Maud E. Hydes/ his beloved wife/ 1889-1937/ Harrald/ Fredk. W. Harrald/ 1882-1950/ Beatrice Hydes/ his beloved wife/ 1881-1950/ In silence we remember/
      (A) Maud (B) Beatrice (C) Fredk.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 Dec 1882 - Leeds, Yorkshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNationality - - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1911 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Shoe Maker, Rubber Factory - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1921 - 30 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Church of England - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Jun 1949 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 22 Jun 1949 - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - - Leeds, Yorkshire, England Link to Google Earth
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