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Robert Cochrane

Male Cal 1858 - 1918  (~ 59 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert Cochrane was born CALC 20 Nov 1858, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1918, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Feb 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56368004
    • Interesting: story, agriculture
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113741
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1918, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Thy Will Be Done Died In South Dumfries, on Wednesday, February 6th, 1918. at 2 p.m. Robert Cochrane Aged 59 years. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 34, Con. 7, South Dumfries, on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. "Heaven is Our Home" Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

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    Death of a Prominent Farmer
    Robert Cochrane Summoned After Brief Illness

    The community was sensibly shocked on Wednesday, Feb. 6, when it was learned that Mr. Robert Cochrane had been suddenly called from time to eternity. About a week previously he had attended a sale and became thoroughly chilled. On Saturday, however, he was in Paris, but the next day was stricken with acute inflammatory rheumatism. The disease made rapid progress, and although everything possibly was done to check it the effort proved futile. Mr. Cochrane was one of the most prominent agriculturists in the entire section, owning and cultivating one of the richest and best tilled farms in the province, frequently taking prizes on his products and in the field competition. As a horseman, stockbreeder and exhibitor, he also figured conspicuously, and in recent years was frequently called upon by the Department of Agriculture to act in the capacity of a judge, his decisions giving general satisfaction. From this it will be seen that in the demise of Mr. Cochrane the profession of Agriculture loses one of its leading exponents, the Church a faithful apostle, the community a worthy citizen, and the family a kind, indulgent father and husband. The deceased was still, ordinarily speaking, good for many years of usefulness, being yet under the sixty year mark, but Providence ruled otherwise, and many were the sincere friends who followed his remains to their last resting place with bowed heads and a keen sense of sorrow. He was married in 1881 to Christena Marshall, who survives, together with the following family: Ernest of Bright, Marshall of Galt, Robbie, Margaret and Grace at home. Two brothers and a sister also survive, viz.: James of Edmonton and John and Margaret of Ayr. As a sport Mr. Cochrane was an enthusiastic hunter, also a curler, being tankard skip for years, and winning a number of cups in quoit pitching contests. The funeral on Saturday to Ayr cemetery was largely attended. The service was conducted jointly by Rev. J.J. Brown and Dr. Thomson. Following were the pall-bearers: Messrs. John A. Manson, Albert Gillespie, Thos. Easton, John Easton, Paul Maeder and Wm. Manson.

    The Ayr News Feb 14 1918 pg 1

    Robert married Christina Marshall 18 Apr 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Christina (daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret Nichol) was born 4 Jan 1863, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1944, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jun 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Ernest Alden Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Feb 1889, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Sep 1977, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Albert Marshall "Marshall" Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Feb 1890, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1963, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jun 1963, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Margaret Christina Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Aug 1894, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1966, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Aug 1966, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Mabel Grace "Grace" Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Mar 1897, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1990, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 May 1990, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Robert Samuel Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jan 1905, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jul 1968, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ernest Alden Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 13 Feb 1889, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Sep 1977, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174492
    • Residence: CA 1918, RR2, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1925, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1960, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1972, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Ernest married Margaret Wallace Black 29 Mar 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of George Douglas Black and Mary Smith Guthrie) was born 21 May 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. John Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Mary E. Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jul 1917, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Aug 2007, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 9. Alden Marshall Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1919, RR2, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 2001, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 10. George Robert Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 May 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Albert Marshall "Marshall" Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 21 Feb 1890, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1963, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jun 1963, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56368254
    • Interesting: story, automobile
    • Name: Marshall Cochrane
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339317

    Notes:

    A. Marshall Cochrane Passes

    A former well-known Ayr resident, Albert Marshall Cochrane, died at his home in Preston on Saturday following a long period of indisposition. He was born on the Cochrane homestead, south of Ayr, now owned by his nephew, Alden Cochrane, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane. In the early years of the automobile, he operated an agency in the building now occupied by Ayr Auto Body. He subsequently worked for many years at the former Hecker-HO Company of Canada at Greenfield. When this plant ceased operations during World War II, Mr. Cochrane was employed as a fitter with a Galt firm until a , muscular disorder forced his retirement eight years ago. At that time he moved to Preston. The muscular disorder eventually resulted in the amputation of both legs, but Mr. Cochrane bravely retained his good spirits and jolly disposition throughout the ordeal. During his residence in Ayr, Mr. Cochrane was a well-known figure in sporting and social circles. He was skilled at both curling and lawn bowling, and represented Ayr on many winning entries in these sports. He was a valued member and former elder of Knox United Church. Mr. Cochrane was affiliated with Ayr Masonic Lodge and served a term as Master. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Mary Stewart, are two daughters, Mrs. Ray Diefenbaker (Shirley) of Kitchener and Mrs. George Mellor (Goldie) of Brantford; a son, Calvin of Preston; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Gunn (Margaret) of Ayr and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie (Grace) of RR 2, Paris, and two brothers, Ernest and Robert, both of Ayr. Several grandchildren also survive.

    The Funeral

    Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the Coutts Funeral Home, Galt, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan of Ayr, assisted by Rev. Arthur I. Waters of Preston. The large attendance bespoke the popularity of the deceased in the community. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: J. W. Maus, C. W. Davis, G. H. Lawrence, W. G. Edgar, J. C. Swan and J. H. Dance, all of Ayr and district.

    The Ayr News Jun 20 1963 pg 12

    Albert married Mary Janet Stewart 16 Jun 1926, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 15 Feb 1891, Puslinch, Wellington Co., Ontario; died 10 Mar 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Mar 1981, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Shirley Christina "Shirl" Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Dec 1927, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 2020; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Margaret Christina Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 5 Aug 1894, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1966, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Aug 1966, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Christina Gunn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338330

    Notes:

    Mrs. Charles Gunn Passes

    A lifelong resident of the community, Mrs. Charles Gunn passed away at her home on Swan St; Ayr, on Monday. She was 72 years of age The former Margaret Christina Cochrane, she was born on the Cochrane homestead, just south of Ayr, now occupied by Alden M. Cochrane. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane. She had been a resident of the village for many years, and was a valued member of Knox United Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are a sister, Mrs. Thomas Ritchie (Grace) of RR 2, Paris, and two brothers, Ernest and Robert of Ayr. She was predeceased by a brother, Marshall. Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) at 3.30 p.m., with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Aug 11 1966 pg 9

    Margaret — Charles John Gunn. Charles (son of John Gunn and Elizabeth "Bessie" Myers) was born 15 Jan 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1974, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Mabel Grace "Grace" Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 3 Mar 1897, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1990, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 May 1990, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mabel Grace "Grace" Ritchie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338265

    Notes:

    Mrs. Thomas Ritchie

    Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, Telfer Place, Paris and formerly of RR 2. Paris, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Brantford, on Wednesday, May 9th. She was in her 94th year. Born in South Dumfries Township, she was a daughter of the late Robert Cochrane and Christina Marshall. Mrs. Ritchie was a lifelong member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Wife of the late Thomas Ritchie. Dear mother of Robert and his wife Dorothy of Paris, Betty and her husband Earl Vanderlip of RR 2, Paris and Grant of Ayr. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by son, Marshall; sister, Margaret Gunn and brothers, Ernest, Marshall and Robert Cochrane. Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, where funeral service was conducted by. Rev. George Saunders of Ayr on Friday afternoon. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News May 16 1990 pg 16

    Mabel married Thomas Irving Ritchie 6 Oct 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Robert Ritchie and Janet Renwick) was born 12 Apr 1890, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1975, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Nov 1975, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Elizabeth "Betty" Ritchie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Robert Cochrane "Bob" Ritchie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1922, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1998, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Oct 1998, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 14. John Grant Irving "Grant" Ritchie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1927; died 31 Jan 2017, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 15. Marshall Renwick Ritchie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Mar 1934, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1971, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jul 1971, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Robert Samuel Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 28 Jan 1905, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jul 1968, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Business: Stanley St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cochrane's Plumbing and Electric
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339301
    • Residence: 1968, Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Robert — Mary H. Hoskin. Mary was born 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 2007, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jul 2007, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Roberta Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Norma Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 18. Thelma Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 19. Donna Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 20. Barbara Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 21. Vera Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 22. James Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 23. Gerald M. Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Mar 1945; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  John Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Robert1)

  2. 8.  Mary E. Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Robert1) was born 1 Jul 1917, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Aug 2007, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary E. Donovan
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339194
    • Residence: 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    DONOVAN, Mary E. (nee Cochrane) - After a brief illness, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, on Monday August 6, 2007, of Kitchener, formerly of Ayr, in her 91st year. Mary was a graduate of Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital School of Nursing and a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener. Beloved wife of the late Leslie (1988); loved mother to MaryAnn of Kitchener; dear sister to John Cochrane (Sarah) of Brantford. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Earnest and Margaret, and brothers, Eldon (Beth) and George (Madeline). Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland St., Ayr, on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services to be held in at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener, on Friday at 1 p.m. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations to the Royal Canadian Benevolent Fund, The Lung Association or St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church TV Ministries would be appreciated. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp, 519-632 8228.

    The Waterloo Region Record Aug 8 2007

    Mary — Leslie Donovan. Leslie was born 10 Jul 1914, Abercynon, South Wales, England; died 25 Mar 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Mary Ann Donovan  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 9.  Alden Marshall Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Robert1) was born 3 Apr 1919, RR2, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 2001, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174486
    • Residence: 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Alden — Elizabeth S. "Bessie" Hands. Elizabeth was born 7 Aug 1919, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 2004, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Oct 2004, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. George Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Ronald Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 10.  George Robert Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Robert1) was born 2 May 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174494
    • Residence: 1972, Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    George R. Cochrane

    George Robert Cochrane of Cambridge, passed away Friday, October 27, 1995 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. He was in his 75th year. Born in Ayr, he was a son of the late Ernest Cochrane and Maggie Black. Mr. Cochrane was a retired high school teacher. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church in Cambridge. Beloved husband of the late Madeline Annie (nee Shaw), dear father of Douglas and his wife Barbara of Vancouver, B.C., and Dianne and her husband Robert Woodward of Calgary, Alberta. Loved grandfather of Dawn, Katherine, Amy and Stephen. Dear brother of Mary Donovan of Kitchener, Alden Cochrane of Ayr and John Cochrane of Brantford. Predeceased by a granddaughter Jenny Cochrane. Rested at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Cambridge, then to Trinity Anglican Church where funeral service was held Monday. Interment Mt. View Cemetery, Cambridge.

    The Ayr News 1 Nov 1995 pg 14

    George — Madeline Annie Shaw. Madeline was born 13 Jul 1921; died 19 Nov 1994; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Douglas Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Dianne Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 11.  Shirley Christina "Shirl" Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (3.Albert2, 1.Robert1) was born 27 Dec 1927, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 2020; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/238539269
    • Name: Shirley Christina "Shirl" Diefenbaker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-5021

    Notes:

    Died peacefully Saturday July 4, 2020, with her devoted sons by her side. Known to many as "Shirl" she was the eldest child of Marshal and Mary Cochrane (Stewart), formerly of Ayr. Predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Ray Diefenbaker. Shirley was a loving mother to Scott (Jola), Neal (Sue) and a doting grandmother to Mark (Shayna), Erica (Ben), Trevor (Christine) and Shelby. She is also predeceased by sister Goldie Mellor (George) and brother Cal Cochrane (Jean). Mom will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and extended family.

    Mom made many dear friends along her 92 year journey, whether it be people from her previous neighbourhood, co-workers at Sears, the "skating gang", friends made at Pine Lake, congregants at Trinity United Church in Kitchener, or in her later years, friends she made at Heritage Meadows Retirement Community.

    The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the caring staff at Heritage Meadows and the compassionate nurses and doctors at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

    Mom's wishes were that there be no memorial service or reception due to the current COVID-19 situation. Instead, immediate family will gather for a private interment.

    Private cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street Kitchener.
    As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation or Trinity United Church - Kitchener (cards available at the funeral home 519-749-8467).

    Visit www.henrywalser.com for Shirley's memorial.

    "Shirley Diefenbaker - Saturday, July 4Th, 2020". 2023. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/shirley-diefenbaker/4257541/service-details.php.

    Shirley — Ray Diefenbaker. Ray (son of Eli Diefenbacher and Esther Christina Spies) was born 1926; died 8 Aug 2014, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 12.  Elizabeth "Betty" Ritchie Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mabel2, 1.Robert1)

  7. 13.  Robert Cochrane "Bob" Ritchie Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mabel2, 1.Robert1) was born 1922, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1998, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Oct 1998, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: RR3, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338692

    Notes:

    Robert (Bob) Ritchie

    Life-long area resident Robert (Bob) Cochrane Ritchie of RR 2, Paris, died suddenly at the Brantford General Hospital on Thursday, October 22nd, 1998. He was in his 77th year. Born in North Dumfries Township, he was predeceased by his parents, Mabel Grace Cochrane and Thomas Irving Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie was a former employee of Wabco Ltd., Paris and farmed for many years at RR 3, Ayr. He was a lifetime member of Knox United Church, Ayr. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; his children, Karen and John MacLeod of Paris, Marlene and Jim Miller of Baden, Pat and Glen Kahle of Kitchener, David, Doug and Ann, Mary and John DeMeer, all of Paris and Richard and Nadine of Brantford. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren and by his sister Betty Vanderlip of Paris and his brother Grant Ritchie of Ayr. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother Marshall. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, on Saturday, October 24th with Rev. Fred Hagle of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiating. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Flower bearers were Erin MacLeod and Dana Ritchie. Pallbearers were Ian MacLeod, Sean Ritchie, Ryan and Ethan Miller, Schuyler DeMeer and Neil Vanderlip.

    The Ayr News 28 Oct 1998 pg 12

    Robert married Dorothy Irene Kinzie 7 Jul 1951, , Ontario, Canada. Dorothy (daughter of Isaiah S. Kinzie and Sylvia Snyder) was born 30 Jun 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 2008, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. Patricia "Pat" Ritchie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. David Ritchie  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 14.  John Grant Irving "Grant" Ritchie Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mabel2, 1.Robert1) was born 1927; died 31 Jan 2017, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Grant Ritchie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338229

    Notes:

    RITCHIE, John "Grant" IrvingPeacefully, at Brantford General Hospital, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, of Ayr, in his 90th year. Beloved husband to the late Dorothy Ritchie (nee Freer 1987); loved Dad to Brian, John and Alan; cherished Grandpa to Kristine (Duane Hart) and Kelsey (Brad Yost). Also survived by his sister, Betty Vanderlip and sister-in-law, Joan Freer, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his two brothers; Robert and his wife Dorothy, and Marshall; as well as his brother-in-law, Earl Vanderlip. Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St., Ayr, on Thursday, February 2, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Interment Ayr Cemetery at a later date.

    Waterloo Region Record 1 Feb 2017

    John — Dorothy Margaret Freer. Dorothy (daughter of Edward H. "Ted" Freer and Mary Jane Main) was born 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jan 1988, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  9. 15.  Marshall Renwick Ritchie Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mabel2, 1.Robert1) was born 15 Mar 1934, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1971, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jul 1971, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338266

    Notes:

    Marshall R. Ritchie Passes - Marshall Renwick Ritchie, RR 2, Paris, died at Brantford General Hospital on Monday, July 12th, in his 38th year. Mr. Ritchie was born and lived all his life in this district. He had retired from farming due to ill health. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Mr. Ritchie is survived by his wife, the former Hilda Clarke; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; a sister, Mrs. Earl (Betty) Vanderlip, all of RR 2, Paris; and two brothers, Robert of RR 3, Ayr and Grant of Ayr. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 15th, at 2: 00 p.m. from the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. Robert Stokes of St. Paul's United Church, Paris, will officiate. Interment will be in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Jul 15 1971 pg 10

    Marshall — Hilda Clarke. [Group Sheet]


  10. 16.  Roberta Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

  11. 17.  Norma Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

    Norma — Roger Robb. [Group Sheet]


  12. 18.  Thelma Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

    Thelma — Robert Noble "Bob" Hopf. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Wayne Hopf  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Les Hopf  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. Rod Hopf  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 19.  Donna Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

    Donna — Bruno Greulich. [Group Sheet]


  14. 20.  Barbara Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

    Barbara — Roland Jonas. [Group Sheet]


  15. 21.  Vera Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

  16. 22.  James Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

  17. 23.  Gerald M. Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (6.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born 24 Mar 1945; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338118
    • Residence: 1968, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Gerald — Rita A. McKee. Rita was born 13 Mar 1947; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 34. Ann Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 35. Marshall Gerald Cochrane  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Sep 1964, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1964, , Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Dec 1964, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 24.  Mary Ann Donovan Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary3, 2.Ernest2, 1.Robert1)

  2. 25.  George Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (9.Alden3, 2.Ernest2, 1.Robert1)

  3. 26.  Ronald Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (9.Alden3, 2.Ernest2, 1.Robert1)

  4. 27.  Douglas Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (10.George3, 2.Ernest2, 1.Robert1)

  5. 28.  Dianne Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (10.George3, 2.Ernest2, 1.Robert1)

  6. 29.  Patricia "Pat" Ritchie Descendancy chart to this point (13.Robert3, 5.Mabel2, 1.Robert1)

    Patricia — Glen Kahle. [Group Sheet]


  7. 30.  David Ritchie Descendancy chart to this point (13.Robert3, 5.Mabel2, 1.Robert1)

  8. 31.  Wayne Hopf Descendancy chart to this point (18.Thelma3, 6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

  9. 32.  Les Hopf Descendancy chart to this point (18.Thelma3, 6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

  10. 33.  Rod Hopf Descendancy chart to this point (18.Thelma3, 6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

  11. 34.  Ann Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (23.Gerald3, 6.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

  12. 35.  Marshall Gerald Cochrane Descendancy chart to this point (23.Gerald3, 6.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born 21 Sep 1964, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1964, , Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Dec 1964, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338120

    Notes:

    Infant Marshall Gerald Cochrane

    The death occurred at his home here early Sunday morning of Marshall Gerald Cochrane, three-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cochrane. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Ann, and maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral service was held on Tuesday at the W. O. Ball Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. A. T. Denholm of Paris. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Dec 24 1964 pg 17



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