Carolina Christina Ernstina "Christina" Seefeldt

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• Additional Name: Aristina
• Name: Carolina Christina Ernstina "Christina" Shelley
• Name: Christena Seenfeldt
• Eby ID Number: 00111-6986.1
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1886, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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MRS. SAMUEL SHELLEY DIES IN 78TH YEAR. DIED -------- FEB. 23, 35.
Born in Germany, nee Christina Seefeldt.
The village and community was shocked when it was learned that Mrs. samuel Shelley had passed away about 6 o;clock on Saturday evening after a few days' illness that was not considered of so serious a nature.
A heart affliction setting in late in the afternoon brought on her sudden death in her 78th year.
The late Mrs. Shelley, whose maiden name had been Christina Seefeldt, was the oldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Karl Seefeldt of this place, born in Germany, Sept. 14, 1857, and when ten years of age she came to this country with her parents. Her youth was spent in the St. Jacobs section, where, on Nov. 28, 1897, she married Samuel Shelley, and went to Waterloo, where they resided for 6 1/2 years. Early in the spring of 1894 they moved to the small farm at the Grand River bridge, which has been the home for the rest of her days. The departed was of a very friendly disposition and had occasion to make many friends during her 41 years of residence.
There survive her bereaved husband, one daughter, Luella, at home, and one son, Nelson in Kitchener, als one brother, Karl of Spokane, Wash., U.S.A. and two grandchildren. one daughter, Mrs. Harold Trussler, predeceased her mother three years ago.
The funeral which was largely attended took place on Tuesday afternoon. A brief service was held at the home at 1: 30 after which the remains were taken to Calvary Evangelical Church St., for the chief service and following this interment was made in Calvary Church cemetery at St. Jacobs. Rev. W.J. Yaeger and Rev. J. Ure Stewart were in charge of the services while Messrs. W.S. Wright, Allan Good, J.J. Wilkinson, Noah Stroh, Arthur James and Milton Weber acted as pallbearers.
The Chronicle joins the many friends in sympathizing with the bereaved family in their hour of grief and sorrow.

Carolina married Samuel Shelley 28 Nov 1886, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of Amos Shelly and Salome Hailer Cook) was born 19 Aug 1858, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1939, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Luella W. Thomson
• Eby ID Number: 00111-6986.3

Luella — George Elmer Thomson. George was born 27 May 1889, South Marysburg, Princed Edward Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1954, South Marysburg, Princed Edward Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00111-6986.5
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Nelson — Florence Humphries. Florence (daughter of Reuben Edwin Humphries and Elinor "Nellie" Foster) was born Sep 1903, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Amanda Nelda Marie "Nelda" Trussler
• Name: Nelda Shelley
• Eby ID Number: 00111-6986.4
• Occupation: 1923, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk

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Former resident passes away.

Local relatives and friends were deeply shocked when news reached them of the passing away in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, in the early hours of Wednesday morning of Mrs. Harold Trussler, who was formerly Miss Nelda Shelley, the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shelley of this place.

The late Mrs. Trussler was born here April 4, 1894, and spent her childhood years and youth here. Some years ago she married her now bereaved husband and took up residence in Kitchener, where they have since resided. Besides the sorrowing husband there survive an infant daughter, her parents, one sister, Luella, at home here, and her twin brother, Nelson of Galt.

The funeral, attended by local relatives and friends, was held on Friday afternoon, with a private service at her late home and thence to the Evangelical cemetery at St. Jacobs where interment was made.

Amanda married William Harold "Harold" Trussler 1 Nov 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of George Henry Trussler and Clara Minerva Stein) was born 7 Jul 1892, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 Sep 1897, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elinor Christine Fulcher
• Name: Elinor Christine Rau
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-206862
• Honors: 1997; Citizen of the Year in 1997 by the Elmira and Woolwich Chamber of Commerce.

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Rau, Elinor (Fulcher)

Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus, on September 21, 2019, after a brief illness, at the age of 84 years.

Elinor Christine Rau of Elmira was the beloved mother of Linda (Mark) Schlueter, Paul (Dawn) Fulcher, Peter (Donna) Fulcher, Keith (Donna) Fulcher and Kenny (Tricia) Fulcher. Loved grandmother of twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her four-legged friend Rocco.

Predeceased by her husband Leonard Fulcher (1971), husband Vincent Rau (1991), and brother Robert (1962).

Elinor was born to the late Nelson and Florence (Humphries) Shelley of Conestogo on January 15, 1935. She was a faithful member of Gale Presbyterian Church, and served in many volunteer capacities, including Elder and Women of Gale. Elinor was an avid volunteer and her contribution to the community was recognized when she was honoured as Citizen of the Year in 1997 by the Elmira and Woolwich Chamber of Commerce. She received the 25 year award from the Waterloo Historical Society where her passion for local history and genealogy excelled. Elinor was also awarded Lifetime Membership from the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario. She was a gifted seamstress and made beautiful quilts which are treasured by her family. Elinor worked at Uniroyal Chemical and Pumps Plus until her retirement.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira. Interment in Elmira Union Cemetery at a later date.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus for their excellent care of Elinor during her illness.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Gale Presbyterian Church or Woolwich Community Services would be appreciated.

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Elinor — Vincent Pius Rau. Vincent (son of Herbert Rau and Rachel Rowe) was born 10 May 1932, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elinor — Leonard Charles Fulcher. Leonard (son of Armand Elmer Fulcher and Magdalena Fries) was born 1934; died 1 Dec 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Dec 1971, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36770

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Robert, was born with cerebral palsy, unable to speak and used a wheelchair his entire life. He died at 25.