David Goudie

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3315.1
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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GOUDIE - Bro. David Goudie was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, died near Breslau, Ont., Dec. 25th 1896, aged 80 years, 6 months, 27 days. He leaves a companion almost blind, 9 children and one sister. He was a brother-in-law to sister Mary Groh (see other death notice). He had many friends and relatives. Buried Dec. 27th at Wanner's graveyard. Services were conducted by J. Woolner, from Rev. 20: 6, first clause, and N. Stauffer from 2 Cor. 5: 8.My wife and children dear, while on this earth I loved you well;'Tis true, but Jesus loves you more than mortal tongue can tell.

Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 2, January 15, 1897 - Page 20, 21

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Canadian Goudies

One of the first Goudies to remove to Canada was Hugh, a farmer, who was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1792. He was a direct descendant of the ancient family that for four hundred years was settled at Craigie Mill, Parish of Galston. In 1815 he married Jane Aird, came to Canada in 1828, and settled near the village of Guelph, one year after the first tree had been cut in that city. There he resided until about 1850 when he went to live with his son David near Breslau in Waterloo County. He died in 1874, aged 82 years. His wife died in 1855. They had a family of seven children, two of whom were boys, David and John. The daughters were Margaret (Mrs. Wm. McConnell), Martha (Mrs. James Dickson), Jane (Mrs. Frank Diggins), and Agnes (Mrs. Thomas Tucker).

David (II), eldest son of Hugh and Jane Aird Goudie, was born in 1816. He was twice married, first to Sarah Fathers, who died in 1842, leaving one daughter, Emily (Mrs. Sam. Warner). His second wife was Nancy Warner. They first lived near Hespeler, then near Breslau. They had a family of ten children, viz., Benjamin, who died aged two years; John (Margaret Cober), David, (see below); Rev. Henry, who married Sarah Wildfong and lived at Didsbury, Alta.; Isaac (see below); Abraham (Lydia Snyder); Tobias; James (Caroline Snyder); Jacob (Rebecca Hambling), and Rev. Samuel (Miss E. J. Smith).

David (III), 1848-1918, third son of David and Jane Aird Goudie, was twice married, first to Miss Mary Holm, who bore him nine children, and later to Mrs. Martha Reesor. The children of David are as follows: Mary (Mrs. Oliver Pannabecker,, who had a daughter Matilda (Rev. J. N. Hitching), a missionary in Africa; William and Alfred, both of whom died young; Minnie (Rev. W. O. Mendell), now residing at Elora, Ont.; George (Miss Adams); Ida (Chas. Hutchins); Orlando (Miss Evelyn); Stanley Irvin (Miss Brittain).

Isaac Goudie (IV), fifth son of David and Nancy Warner Goudie was born in 1853. He married Susannah Witmer. They resided in Hespeler where he engaged in the mercantile business until 1904 when he removed to Kitchener where he operated a grocery business until 1913 when he joined the firm of Wese- loh-Goudie Limited, now known as Goudies Limited. He is at present residing in Kitchener, having reached the age of 85. In 1883 he married Susannah Witmer, daughter of Joseph and Catharine Sherk Witmer. To them were born five children: Arthur (see below); Robert J. (see below); Alice L.; Janet, who married Rev. James Semple, and Estelle..

Arthur Russell Goudie (IV), eldest son of Isaac and Susannah Witmer Goudie, was born near Preston in 1884. At present he is one of Kitchener's leading business men. By dint of hard work, perseverance and an unflinching devotion to high ideals he rose from factory employee in the firm of R. Forbes Company, Woollen Mills at Hespeler, to the position of President and Managing Director of Goudies Limited. During his business career he has found time to serve local and municipal interests with credit to himself and the general satisfaction of his associates. In 1909 he married Alice M. Weseloh which union was blessed with two children, Hope Millicent and Stuart Russel.

Robert James Goudie (IV) (1885-1927), second son of Isaac and Nancy Warner Goudie, was at the time of his death Secretary and Assistant-Manager of Goudies Limited. He served in France with the First Battalion, C.E.F., during the Great War and was in the army of occupation at Cologne. He was married to Julia Irene Stockfish in 1921 and left one daughter, Ruth Evelyn.

Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1938

David married Sarah Fathers 17 Jun 1841. Sarah was born 16 Oct 1822; died 28 Aug 1842, Cayuga, North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

David married Nancy S. Wanner 18 Dec 1843. Nancy (daughter of Tobias W. Wanner and Catharine Strycker) was born 27 Feb 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emily Wanner
• Eby ID Number: 00043-3315.3
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario

Emily married Samuel Wanner 10 Jan 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of George M. Warner and Nancy Gofton) was born 6 Apr 1842, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3315

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3316
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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John Goudie, "was born in September, 1846. He is married to Margaret Cober. They reside in Brown City, Michigan. To them are born three children"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

John married Margaret Cober 9 Aug 1870, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Nicholas Peter Cober and Magdalena Fischer) was born 12 May 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1924, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3317
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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David W. Goudie, "was born September 12th, 1848. He was married to Maria Holm who died in Toronto, Ontario, December 13th, 1893, aged forty-two years. To them were born eight children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

David married Mariah Holm Aug 1870. Mariah (daughter of Rev. Neils Peter Holm and Susannah Cober) was born 1851, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1893, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3318
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Breslau Missionary Church, Breslau, Ontario; minister

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Rev. Henry Goudie, "was born January, 16th, 1851. When a young man he was converted and joined himself with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ. Some years ago he entered the ministry and has up to the present proved himself an able minister in winning souls for Christ. His sermons are clear, instructive and full of Spirit. None of those dry and merely a repetition of old worn-out-phrase sermons but are full of life and very impressive. He is well received by all parties. During his three years labor in Berlin he has done much good among all classes. After the expiration of the third year (March, 1895) in Berlin, the conference had him stationed at Elmwood, Ontario, where he now resides. He is married to Sarah Wildfong and has a family of seven children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Goudie, Henry (1851-1942)

Henry Goudie (16 January 1851-19 January 1942) was the organizer and first district superintendent of the Canadian Northwest Conference of the United Missionary Church (now Evangelical Missionary Church). He was born near Hespeler, ON a son of David and Nancy Goudie. In 1872 Henry married Sarah Wildfong. Together they had two sons and five daughters. Following Mrs. Goudie's death he married Mrs. Susannah Lageer in 1923.

In 1870 he was converted and in 1874 he became a charter member of the Reformed Mennonites. This group would later unite with other groups to form the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church (now the Evangelical Missionary Church). Goudie began to preach in 1877 and was stationed at Port Elgin in 1878, being ordained by the Ontario conference in 1881. He served as pastor at Port Elgin, Breslau, New Dundee, Stayner, Markham, Kitchener (Bethany), Hanover, Shrigley, Toronto (Bethel), Aylmer, and Hespeler in Ontario. He also pastored at Mayton and Markham in Alberta. For 14 years he served as district superintendent: five years in Ontario (1900-5) and nine years in Alberta (1907-13, 1916-19). He retired in 1926 after a service of 50 years. He died 19 January 1942, just three days after his 91st birthday and was buried in the Wanner cemetery at Hespeler (Cambridge).

Storms, Everek R. "Goudie, Henry (1851-1942)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1956. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005

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Breslau Missionary Church

Meetings are reported to have been held in 1872 in a building at the corner of Woolwich Street and Mader Lane by a group who were followers of Solomon Eby. Conferences to consider reorganization of the church were held in 1874 and 1875, the most important of which was considered to have been the meeting at the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church on May 23, 1875. Members of the New Mennonites and the Reforming (or Reformed) Mennonites joined together at that meeting as the United Mennonites. At a meeting in Blair in 1879 a union, called the Evangelical United Mennonites, was formed from the United Mennonites and the Evangelical Mennonites. Four years later, in 1883, the Ohio Brethren in Christ (Tunker) joined with the Evangelical United Mennonites to form the Mennonite Brethren in Christ.

Dedication services were held on Christmas Day, 1882, for the new Breslau Mennonite Church which had been built during the year. Henry Goudie was minister to the congregation from 1881-1884. He was followed by Peter Geiger (1884-1885) and Frank Moyer (1885-1886). Solomon Eby, a member of the congregation who was minister from 1886-1889, had been one of the organizers on May 15, 1874 of the Reforming Mennonites.

On May 6, 1959 a decision was made to construct an 1800 square foot addition to the church. The sanctuary was enlarged and new pews were installed in 1978; dedication was in September of that year. Rev. Leonard DeWitt, president of the Missionary Church was guest speaker on Sunday, November 21, 1982, when the church's 100th Anniversary service was held. Of interest: the sign eteched in the glass above the doors on the northwest side of the back section reads "United Missionary Church."

Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

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REV. HENRY GOUDIE

Rev. Henry Goudie, 91, died at the home of his daughter in Markham, yesterday. Born in Waterloo County, near Hespeler on Jan. 16, 1851, he was a son of the late David Goudie and Mary Warner. The late Rev., Mr. Goudie was a former minister of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church, here. He was a presiding elder for many years. Surviving are two sons, Royal of Edmonton, Alta. and Elkiah of Millbury, Alta., four daughters, Mrs. A. Clendenen and Mrs. Edward Clendenen of Markham, Mrs. T. Hilts of Pendleton B.C. and Mrs. A. Evans of Kitchener and a brother, Rev. Samuel Goudie of Stouffville. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, at Wanner's Church, near Hespeler, at 2 p.m. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 19 Jan 1942 pg 13

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Pioneer Mennonite M.B.C. Minister Passes

Rev. Henry Goudie, pioneer gospel minister, and brother of Rev..Samuel Goudie of Stouffville, entered into eternal rest at the home of his daughter Mrs. Arthur. Clendenin at Cedar Grove last Sunday morning, January 18. He was 91 years of age on the Friday preceding his death.

Son of David and Nancy Goudie he was born on the farm near Hespeler, and entered the ministry in 1878, being ordained in 1881in the Mennonite faith. Mr. Goudie was the last surviving, charter member of the Ontario Conference. He served 14 years of his long career in Western Canadá, and was a pioneer worker in organizing the Western church. He served as presiding older there for nine years.

Prior to going West he was honored with the office of presiding elder here for five years, and served as minister on many charges. In this on he was connection he was the pastor, at Markham prior to the time Stouff- ville became a separate charge.

In 1872 Mr. Goudie married Sarah Wildfong, who died in 1921 There were seven of a family to this union, namely, Mrs. Clendenin with whom the aged father lived; also Mrs. Ed. Clendenin; Mrs. T. Hiltz in B.C.; Mrs. Arthur Evans, Kitchener: two sons, are Royal of Edmonton and Elkiah of Didsbury. A daughter Emarilla died at age of 15 years. Mr. Goudle's second marriage was with Mrs. Susannah Lageer or Stayner. mother of Mr. Edgar Lageer and Mrs. E. R. Good of Stouffville. Wilmot of Owen Sound, Jesse and Russel. and Miss Winnie Lageer of Stayner. This second marriage, was of short dura- tion for Mrs. Goudie died within a year and eight months of, her! marriage to Mr. Goudie.

A good man long spared has gone to his reward, and the scores of people who visited his bier prior to the removal of the body to Hespeler for burial on Wednesday attested to the deep respect and esteem in which he was held. A public service In the Markham M.B.C. church was conducted on Tuesday evening before the body was conveyed to Hespeler. The service was conducted by the pastor of the church Rev. P. G. Lehman, assisted by Rev. Mr. Bricker and Rev. Sherk.

Pall bearers were all ministers of the gospel, Revs. E. Moyer, I. Brubacher, W. M. Shantz, J. H. Good, A. D. Lehman, Cecil Brown,

Stouffville Tribune. 1942, Jan 22. pg1B

Henry — Sarah Wildfong. Sarah (daughter of Eli Wildfong and Nancy Mosser) was born 22 Oct 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1921, Aylmer, Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried 28 Sep 1921, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Susanna Doner 16 Oct 1923, Stayner, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. Susanna was born 19 Aug 1859, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 30 Jul 1925, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Second Line Nottawasaga Cemetery, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3319
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk, Dry Goods Store
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Isaac Goudie, "was born June 26th, 1853. He is married to Susannah Witmer. They reside in Hespeler, Ontario, where he is engaged in the mercantile business. To them are born four children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Isaac Goudie Passes at 88

Fatal Illness Follows Fall From Ladder in Which He Broke Leg

Isaac Goudie, 88, a resident of Kit chener for 45 years, died last night He had been in his usual good health until last week when he slipped from the bottom rung of ladder he had been using to trim a vine at his home, 25 Brubacher street, and sustained a leg fracture The shock from the fall resulted in his fatal illness.

Mr. Goudie came to Kitchener in 1905 and opened a grocery store at the corner of Scott and King streets Later he operated at the corner of Samuel and Brubacher streets

RETIRED 12 YEARS AGO

After disposing of this business Mr. Goudie joined his son A. R Goude, in Goudies department store in 1914 At that time he be came a director of the company holding the position until his death. He retired from active work in the business 13 years ago.

A son of David Goudie and Nancy Warner, he was born in Waterloo county. He attended the United church and was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters.

Mr. Goudie married Susan Witmer, who predeceased him in 1930 on May 16, 1883 He is survived by one son. A R. Goudie, president of Goudies department store Ancithes son, Robert J. Goudie, a former director of Goudies, predeceased him In 1928.

FUNERAL TOMORROW

Other survivors are two brothers Rev. Henry Goudie of Markham now in his 91st year and Rev. Samuel Goudie, Stouftville, and three daughters, Alice L. Goudie and Estelle I. Goudie, Kitchener, and Mrs Jenett M. Semple of Belleville. Seven brothers predeceased him.

Public funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 pm from the Hunter-Keffer Funeral Home. Rev. John Garden of Hamilton will officiate. The remains are at the Funeral Home and entombment will be in Woodland mausoleum.

Kitchener Daily Record 17 Jul 1941, Thu Page 3

Isaac married Susannah "Susan" Witmer 16 May 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Joseph Witmer and Catherine Sherk) was born 15 Aug 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3320
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Hand
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren

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Abraham Goudie, "was born February 15th, 1856. He is married to Lydia Snyder and resides at Verona Mills, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of three children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Abraham married Lydia Snyder 11 Mar 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Daniel B. Snyder and Elizabeth Bechtel) was born 11 Dec 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1905; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3321

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3322
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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James Goudie, "was born May 22nd, 1860. He is married to Helena Snyder, sister to Abraham's wife. They reside at Chicopee, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them are born five children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

James married Helena Carolina "Carrie" Snyder 3 Aug 1881, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helena (daughter of Daniel B. Snyder and Elizabeth Bechtel) was born 14 Mar 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3323
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Brick Yard
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Jacob Goudie, "was born September 17th, 1863. He is married to Rebecca Hembling. They reside about two miles south of Breslau, Ontario, where he is engaged as a wage-earner. Their family consists of one child named Lucy May. His parents reside with him."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Jacob — Rebecca Hembling. Rebecca (daughter of Rev. William Hembling and Elizabeth S. Martin) was born 23 Mar 1862, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1934, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3324
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clergyman (Minister)

Notes:

Rev. Samuel Goudie, "youngest son in family of David and Nancy (Wanner) Goudie, was born August 15th, 1866. He is married to Jane Elizabeth Smith and resides near Wyandot, Maryborough Township, Wellington County, where he is stationed as minister by the Mennonite Brethren in Christ. Their family consists of one child named Pearl Elizabeth."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Goudie, Samuel (1866-1951)

Samuel Goudie (11 August 1866-2 July 1951) was a minister and leader of the United Missionary Church (now Evangelical Missionary Church). Born in Waterloo County, near Hespeler, ON, he was the son of David and Nancy Goudie. On 20 March 1889, he married Eliza J. Smith. Converted at the age of 17, he joined the church in 1885, preached his first sermon that fall, and was ordained by the Ontario conference in 1891.
Goudie gave 54 years of active service to the church. He spent 26 years in pastoral work at Port Elgin, Maryboro, Vineland, Kitchener (Bethany), Toronto (Bethel), and Toronto (Jones Ave.). For 28 years he served as a district superintendent (1905-33). He served well, not only his own conference, but also the church as a whole. For 17 years (1922-39) he was president of the United Missionary Society, and for 31 years (1912-43) was chairman of the executive board. A member of eight general conferences, he was chairman of the 1912 general conference at Bethlehem, Pa. Goudie retired from the active work in 1940 and took up residence in Stouffville, PA. He died 2 July l951.

Storms, Everek R. "Goudie, Samuel (1866-1951)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1956. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005

Samuel — Jane Elizabeth Smith. Jane was born 3 Jul 1868, Greenwood, St. Clair Co., Michigan; died 5 Nov 1957, Stouffville, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3315.5
• Residence: 1881, Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3315.6
• Residence: 1881, Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3316.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3316.3

Walter married Magdalene Detweiler 1 Sep 1915, Colwood, Tuscola, Michigan, United States. Magdalene (daughter of Israel Detweiler and Lydia E. Wideman) was born 24 Oct 1886, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1974, Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, USA; was buried , Almer Township Cemetery, Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3316.4

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In Loving Memory of Miss Mary M., Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Goudie, Born in Burnside Township, Lapeer County, Michigan, August 18, 1884. Died in Burnside Township, February 25, 1904, Aged 19 Years, 5 Months and 8 Days. Mary, dear, you went and left us Little thinking death so nigh; But, alas, before returning, The message came that you must die. Could you been home with us, dear Mary, Where we for you could kindly care; But, oh! this privilege was not granted and oh! the grief we scarce can bear. We had thought to have you with us, To comfort our declining years; But our hopes were quickly blasted, And our eyes are blind with tears. And we miss you, sadly miss you, Oh, how sad to say good-bye! Yet, again we hope to meet you, Where there are no tears to dry. Then, farewell to you, kind parents, Brothers dear, a kind adieu; I am resting now with Jesus, - Waiting there to welcome you.

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• Name: Mary Catherine Pannabecker
• Eby ID Number: 00056-3851.2
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Mary married Oliver Raymond Pannabecker 20 Oct 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Oliver (son of Samuel Pannabecker and Martha Cober) was born 3 Feb 1869, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1934, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00056-3851.3
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32750

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• Name: Minnie Wendell
• Eby ID Number: 00056-3851.4
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Minnie married Wilhelm O. Wendell 13 Dec 1899, Greenwood, St. Clair Co., Michigan. Wilhelm was born 1869, , Netherlands; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00056-3851.5
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00056-3851.6
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00056-3851.7
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-336233
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00056-3851.8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-336234
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3318.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3318.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3318.4

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• Name: Nancy Evans
• Eby ID Number: 00043-3318.5
• Residence: 1949, 127 Courtland Ave. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Nancy — Arthur Evans. Arthur was born 4 Feb 1873, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3318.6

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• Name: Roy Goudie
• Eby ID Number: 00043-3318.7

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3318.8

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• Business: Goudies Department Store, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163787151
• Interesting: business, story
• Name: A. R. Goudie
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8318.2
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Occupation: 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Traveller
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Dry Goods
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manager, Dry Goods
• Residence: 1921, 46 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Elected Office: 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener
• Residence: 1941, 33 Margaret St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

A.R. Goudie was founder of one of western Ontario's largest family-owned department stores, Goudies, Ltd. He was among the first in Canada to encourage employees to be shareholders.

A charter member of the Ontario Pioneer Community Foundation, he donated the Dry Goods and Grocery Store to Doon Pioneer Village.

A native of Hespeler, he began his career as an apprentice to the Forbes woollen mills. He later travelled for the Ontario Button Company.

In 1909, he became manager and vice-president of Weseloh-Goudies, Ltd. When the store was destroyed by fire in 1918, Mr. Goudie rebuilt it as Goudies, Ltd.

He served as Ontario and national president of the Ontario Retail Merchants Association. An active supporter of many community organizations, Goudie's generosity made possible the building of the A.R. Goudie Eventide Home in Kitchener.


Waterloo Region Hall of Fame

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May 18. Arthur Goudie, 76, was the founder of one of Ontario's largest family-owned department stores. In his native Hespeler he was employed by R. Forbes Ltd. before travelling for the Ontario Button Co. Later he became manager and vice-president of Weseloh-Goudies Ltd. When this store was destroyed by fire in 1918, he rebuilt it as Goudies Ltd. and this firm was one of the first in Canada to encourage employees to be shareholders. Mr. Goudie was national president of the Retail Merchants Association from 1936 to 1941. His participation in community service included the Salvation Army, Kiwanis Club, Children's Aid Society and Kitchener Council as alderman in 1931. A charter member of the Ontario Pioneer Community Foundation, he donated the old-fashioned Delaware store for the village near Doon.

Forty-Eighth Annual Volume of the Waterloo Historical Society Mar 1961

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1931

Arthur — Olive Nora Knowles. Olive was born 24 Nov 1905, Wapella, , Saskatchewan, Canada; died 3 Apr 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Arthur married Alice M. Weseloh 12 Apr 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of August Weseloh and Catherine Cook) was born 17 Nov 1884, Dashwood, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died 15 Dec 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183518703
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8318.4
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student, High School
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 25 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8318.3
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 118th Battalion / 1st Battalon
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #751605

Notes:

Private. Enlisted April 3, 1916 with II8 th Batt. and transferred to Ist Canadian Battalion Methodist.

Born at Preston, December 29, 1885 and educated at Hespeler, Ontario. Single. He was discharged April 24, 1919. He landed in England February 6, 1917 and went to France May 18, 1917. He took part in Battles at Passchendaele, Amiens, Arras amd Cambrai, serving 22 months in France. He was Company Runner. He was wounded at Cambrai, October I, 1918.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Goudie, live at 25 Brubacher St., Kitchener.

(No date) PDF.js viewer. Available at: https://makinghistory.kpl.org/en/viewer?file=%2Fmedia%2FWW1SIC%2FWW1_G_111.pdf#search=Robert%20Goudie&phrase=false (Accessed: 16 February 2024).

Robert — Julia Irene Stockfish. Julia was born 28 Dec 1895, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1995; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Myrtle "Jennie" Semple
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8318.5
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dry Goods Store
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Janet — Rev. Dr. James Semple. James was born 28 Nov 1891, , Tyrone, Ireland; died 13 Aug 1976, St. Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Banff Town Cemetery, Banff, , Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-449385

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• Name: Stella Goudie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83053
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; at home
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

GOUDIE, Miss Estelle On Tuesday, March 15, 1977, at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, Miss Estelle Goudie, aged 81 years. Miss Goudie had lived most of her life in Kitchener and had been a member of Trinity United Church. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Goudie, and had been predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Rested at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo. Funeral service and committal in the funeral home chapel March 17 at 2 pm, Rev. E. E. Kent officiating. Entombment Woodland Mausoleum.

Elmira Signet Mar 23 1977 pg 20.jpg

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3322.2
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Name: Idella Goudie
• Eby ID Number: 00043-3322.3
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Blake Goudie
• Eby ID Number: 00043-3322.5
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-205191
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cashier

Minnie married Gordon Clarence Oberholtzer 5 Apr 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Gordon (son of David Schlichter Oberholtzer and Wilhelmina "Minnie" Stephan) was born 2 Dec 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3323.2
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25105P
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3324.2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38718

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38729

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• Name: Dorothy Mae Current
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30563

Dorothy married Harold Current 1 Sep 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harold (son of John Smith Simpson Current and Gertrude Radkte) was born 6 Sep 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hope Millicent Hatch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187732
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, 46 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1941, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States

Notes:

HATCH, Hope M. (nee Goudle)

Went Home to be with her Lord and beloved family members, at Cambridge Country Manor, on Monday, Oct. 2, 1995, age 85 years. Mrs. Hatch was born in Kitchener and was a daughter of the late Alice Weseloh and Arthur Goudie. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James L. Hatch and one brother, Stuart Goudie. She was a graduate in home economics from the University of Toronto, a former Auxiliary member of the A.R. Goudie Salvation Army Eventide Home and had attended First Baptist Church in Waterloo. While a resident of Altoona, PA, Mrs. Hatch, along with her husband was a member of First Baptist Church. Loving mother of Mary Beth and Bruce Wiegand of Waterloo and Stuart and Jean Hatch of Kitchener. She is also fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Robert and Effie, Heather and Cameron Wiegand, Andrea, Jamie and Blair Hatch; her step-mother, Olive Goudie of Kitchener and sisters-in-law, Marion Goudie of Kitchener and Esther Aurandt of Altoona, PA. Mrs. Hatch's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S.. Waterloo, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday). The funeral and committal service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Clarence McClenaghan officiating. Entombment in Woodland Mausoleum, Kitchener.

The Record Newspaper 4 Oct 1995 pg A7

Hope — James Lewis Hatch. James was born 14 Oct 1900, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States; died 18 Dec 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-321786
• Residence: 1921, 46 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Ruth Evelyn Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138963

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Obituary of Ruth Schaefer

Ruth Schaefer (September 21, 1922 \endash December 16, 2019) passed away at home in Penetanguishene after a brief illness in her 98th year.
Ruth was born and raised in Kitchener. She was the only daughter of Goudies Department Store co-founder Robert Goudie and Julia (nee Stockfish) and was married 51 years to Waterloo's first Commissioner of Finance, Don Schaefer. She is survived by her two sons, Jim (Carolyn) and Doug (Mary Ruth), and by her grandchildren Beck, Kathye (Dave), Christa, Paul, Alec and Cameron, as well as great-grandchildren Abby and Emily. Ruth will also be missed by her niece Diane (Rick) Turnbull and nephew Jon (Jane).

Ruth was a proud alumni of Alma College in St. Thomas, where she achieved a commercial diploma and she worked for several years in the family business before marrying Don and settling down in Waterloo to raise her two boys and one schnauzer. She loved old movies and books (especially Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier). She tackled plumbing challenges, early recycling and leaky basements with relish but her favourite times were up at the family cottage on Sauble Beach where she and Don entertained their golfing friends at the "19th hole". All her life, she kept meticulous notes and records on all aspects of family activities that are treasured today by her descendants. She also spent much time caring for her elder relatives in their later years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
Our family would like to thank Dr. Gaffney for his dedication, availability, care and wisdom, especially in making her decline comfortable. Thanks also to Lisa from Bayshore Home Care Solutions, who provided palliative nursing with boundless energy and concern for her wellbeing. We also thank all who live and work at Bayfield House Retirement Lodge for their continuing care and compassionate support, especially in Ruth's final days.

The Schaefer family will receive relatives and friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. followed by a Service of Remembrance in the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the Historic Kuntz House.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated and may be arranged through the funeral home, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

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Ruth — Donald Charles Schaefer. Donald (son of William Albert Schaefer and Edith Wilma Mattusch) was born 1924; died 15 Feb 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2 - non-commissioned officer in the Royal Canadian Navy
• Occupation: Goudies Department Store, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; vice president of Goudies Department Store
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-400615
• Residence: 1971, RR3, Preston, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Wesley Semple dies; Goudies executive

Wesley Witmer Semple, 51, vice-president of Goudies Ltd of Kitchener, died Saturday, at Victoria Hospital, London, Ont., after a brief illness. Born in Eston, Sask., Mr. Semple came from Belleville to Goudies, in 1937 and held various positions in a career of 33 years. He became assistant to the general manager in 1954 and was named vice-president, in 1960. He lived at RR 3, Preston. He was a member of Trinity United Church and a 32nd Degree Mason, past district deputy grand master for Wellington district, past master of the Twin City Lodge and a member of the Scottish Rite. Mr. Semple was a non-commissioned officer in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, from 1942 to 1946. He was predeceased by his mother, the former Janet Goudie. Surviving are his father and. step-mother, Rev. and Mrs. James Semple of Chatham; his wife, the former Margaret Irene Kershaw, whom he married in Hamilton, in 1944: four sons, Robert of Toronto and Bruce, William and Bennett, all of Preston; a daughter, Marilyn of Preston; two sisters, Mrs. Orville Parsons of Brantford and Mrs. William Workman of North Bay. A Masonic service was held Sunday evening. The body will be at the Keffer Funeral Home, until 1 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Dr. Frank Morgan will conduct the service at Trinity Church, at 3 p.m. Cremation will follow.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 Mar 1971 pg 23

Wesley married Margaret Irene Kershaw 1944, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 1922; died 29 Apr 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 May 1995, New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]