Christina Rosina Kicherer

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• Name: Christina Rosina Myers
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130073P
• Immigration: 1855
• Immigration: 1855, , Canada
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gardening
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In Memoriam Died, At Greenfield, on Monday, May 1st, 1903, at 7.30 O'clock p.m., Christina R. Kicherer, Beloved wife of the late Charles Mier, in her 77th year. The Funeral The funeral will take place from her late residence, Greenfield, on Thursday, May 4th, at 2 o'clock p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Death of Mrs. Mier - Another old settler, Mrs. Mier, Greenfield, passed away on Monday, at the ripe age of 76 years. She had been ill for some time with la grippe, but was recovering and suddenly succumbed to heart failure. Deceased, whose maiden name was Christine R. Kicherer, was born in Stuggart, Germany. She came to America in 1852, settling in Buffalo, N.Y., for a year or two and thence to Blenheim where she lived continuously for over half a century, most of the time being spent just across the road from where she died. Before leaving Buffalo she was married to Charles Mier, who followed the trade of stone mason and bricklayer, and who died in 1883. Mrs. Mier was a member of the Lutheran church and was well-known in Ayr and surrounding country. A family of seven children survive her. They are: Mrs. Wm. Lockie, Roseville; Miss Janet, Davie and Mrs. Alex Gunn at Essex; Mrs. John Gun at Washington; John at Greenfield, and Rose at home. A sister, Mrs. John McEwen, resides at Durham, Ont., and several other sisters are located in the States. The funeral will take place from her late residence, Greenfield, at 2 o/clock this (Thursday) afternoon to Ayr cemetery.

The Ayr News May 4 1905 pg 6

Christina — Henry Charles "Charles" Myers. Henry was born 21 Sep 1824, , Germany; died 31 Mar 1883, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dolinda "Dorothy" Lockie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73507P
• Immigration: 1860, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1865, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Dolinda Lockie - Roseville, Oct. 12 - Death took another of the older residents of this village in the person of Mrs. Dolinda Lockie, who passed away early this morning at her home near here following a lingering illness. The deceased, who was in her 82nd year, had been a resident of this community practically all her life. Although she was born in Buffalo, N.Y., a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers, she came to Canada when quite young and resided with her parents at Greenfield. Since her marriage to the late William Lockie, who predeceased her 11 years ago, she had resided on the farm where she died, and which is now occupied by their son, David. The late Mrs. Lockie was a faithful member of Knox United Church, Ayr, up to the time of her serious illness several months ago and was well known here and had the respect of the whole community. Surviving are three sons, William (Young) of Winnipeg, Man.; George of Saskatchewan, and David, at home; also three sisters, Janet and Louise of Essex County, and Rose of Toronto, and two brothers, John of Greenfield and David of Essex. There are three grandchildren. There was a large attendance of old friends, neighbors and relatives at the funeral which took place to Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church, Ayr, assisted by Rev. L. H. Wagner, pastor of the Evangelical Church, Roseville. The pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased, as follows: Willard Gunn, Essex; Fred. Mitchell, Blenheim; Charles Gunn, Stanley Gunn, Rolland Maeder and Burton Myers, Ayr.

The Ayr News Oct 18 1934 pg 6

Dolinda married William Lockie 29 Dec 1875, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. William (son of George Lockie and Margaret Young) was born 1 May 1848, Ashkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland; died 14 Aug 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Aug 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Eliza Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129613
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1884, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 30, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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In Remembrance of Mary Myer, Beloved Wife of John Gemmell, Who died at Cedar Creek, North Dumfries, on Thursday, Dec.11, 1884, Aged 28 Years, 2 Months and 21 Days^.

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Died, At Cedar Creek, North Dumfries, on Thursday morning, December 11th, at quarter-past 4 o'clock, Mary Myer, Beloved Wife of John Gemmell, Aged 28 Years, 2 Months, 21 Days. The funeral will take place on Saturday, Dec.13th, at 1: 30 o'clock p.m., from her husband's residence, Lot 30th, Con. 9th, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited. North Dumfries, Dec. 11th, 1884. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]

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Gemmel - At Cedar Creek, North Dumfries, on Thursday, Dec. 11, Mary Meyer, beloved wife of John Gemmel, aged 28 years, 2 months and 21 days.

The Dumfries Reformer Dec 25 1884 pg 3

Mary married John Gemmell 21 May 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Gemmell and Janet M. Morton) was born 17 Feb 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1930, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Aug 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338328
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Miss Janet Myers - Native of Greenfield Passes, Aged 86 Years-Buried in Ayr Cemetery - The death occurred on Thursday at the home of her nephew, John Gunn, Essex, Ontario, of Miss Janet Myers, aged 86 years. She was born in Greenfield, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers, pioneer residents of this district. Some 46 years ago, Miss Myers went to Essex to reside with her sister, the late Mrs. Louise Gunn. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wm. Savage (Rose Myers), Toronto, and one brother, John Myers, of Simcoe. The remains were brought to Ayr on the 1.17 p.m. C.P.R. train on Saturday, being accompanied by her nephew, Burton Myers, of Windsor. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor to Ayr Cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. R. Arthur Steed, pastor of Knox United Church, Ayr, and the pallbearers were: David Gemmell, David Lockie, Burton Myers, Charles Gunn, R. E. Maeder and E. C. Krantz. Among those from out-of-town points who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gunn. Leamington; Mr. and Mrs. Darius Ulch and family, Embro; Mr. and Mrs. John Gunn, Essex; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ulch and Mrs. William Savage, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. George Gunn, Woodstock; Mr. and Hector Gunn and Mrs. Donald Gunn, Hespeler, and John Myers, Simcoe.

The Ayr News Apr 19 1945 pg 11

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• Name: Louisa Gunn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130075
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Mrs. Louisa Gunn - The death occurred on Monday at her home in South Woodslee. Essex, of Louisa Myers, widow of the late Alexander Gunn, in her 81st year, after an illness of some time. Mrs. Gunn was born at Greenfield, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers. She had resided at South Woodslee for many years. She is survived by three children: Mrs. Darius Ulch, near Essex; Willard, Leamington, and John, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: John Myers. Simcoe; David Myers and Miss Janet Myers, Essex, and Mrs. William Savage, Toronto. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock from Knox United Church to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 17 1941 pg 8

Louisa married Alexander Gunn 24 Mar 1886, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander was born 1855, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1903, Maidstone Twp., Essex Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bessie Myers
• Name: Elizabeth "Bessie" Gunn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72923
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Peace, Perfect Peace. Died In Blenheim, on Monday, April 7, 1930 at 2.30 p.m. Elizabeth Myer Beloved wife of John Gunn, in her 68th year. "Thy Will Be Done" The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Lot 3, Concession 11, Blenheim, on Thursday, April 10th, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery, Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Elizabeth married John Gunn 10 Apr 1889, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 15 Mar 1863, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1953, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Aug 1953, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130088P
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

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David Myers Dies

Native of This Community Passes in Essex in His 78th Year

The death occurred on Saturday at the home of his nephew, John Gunn, Maidstone Township, near the town of Essex, of David Myers, aged 77 years. Mr. Myers, who had been ill for two weeks, was born in Greenfield and lived in this community for 37 Years. He then removed to Essex where he had since resided. He was an adherent of Essex Presbyterian Church, which he attended regularly.

Mr. Myers was unmarried and is survived by one brother, John Myers, Sirncoe, and two sisters, Miss Janet Myers, Simcoe, and Mrs. William Savage, Toronto. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the residence of Mr., Fred Mitchell, Ayr, to Ayr Cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, and the following six nephews acted as pallbearers: David Gemmell, Charles Gunn, Stanley Gunn, David Lockie, John Welsh and Burton Myers.

The following relatives from a distance were in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. John Gum, Essex; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gunn, Leamington; Mrs. Darius Ulch, Harrow; Mrs. Savage, Toronto; John Myers and Mrs. Poster Kilgour, Simcoe; Burton Myers, Welland; John Gunn, Miss Besie Gunn and Stanley Gunn. St. George


The Ayr News Aug 22 1942 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58166P
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1923, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 37, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death of John Myers - The death occurred at the K-W Hospital on Saturday of John J. Myers, a former well-known Greenfield resident, in his 82nd year. He had been in ill health for the past three or four months. He was born in Greenfield in the house now occupied by Adam Bechthold, a son of the late Charles Myers and Christina Kicherer. He later took over the farm where Gustave Dettmer now resides, which he operated until 12 or 13 years ago, when he removed to Simcoe to live with his daughter. He subsequently went to Kitchener, where he lived until his death. The late Mr. Myers was a valued member of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., and one of the few to receive the coveted 50-year membership jewel. A hunter of some distinction, Mr. Myers was well acquainted with all the runs and trails in the district. In his younger days he had been an ardent follower of baseball and football. He was an adherent of Knox United Church, Ayr. Surviving are one son, Burton, of Pine Portage; one daughter, Mrs. Foster (Lillian) Kilgour, of Kitchener; one sister, Mrs. William Savage, Toronto; two grandchildren and one great-grandson. His wife, the former Margaret Rodger, predeceased him 18 years ago. Funeral service was held from the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, Kitchener, on Tuesday, with interment in Ayr Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. O. P. Hossie of Trinity United Church, Kitchener, assisted by Rev. W. D. Goodger. The pallbearers were: John Welsh, R. E. Maeder, Charles Gunn, G. S. Dalrymple, Ernest Rutherford, Galt, and Foster Rodger, Toronto.

The Ayr News Feb 23 1950 pg 17

John — Margaret Jane "Jane" Rodger. Margaret (daughter of Peter Rodger and Margaret Armstrong) was born 28 Jun 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jan 1933, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rosina "Rose" Savage
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130091
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Rosina married William George Savage 4 Sep 1922, , York Co., Ontario, Canada. William was born 26 Dec 1875, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1950, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Jan 1950, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140339
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prebyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1934, , Saskatchewan, Canada
• Residence: 1960, Victoria, British Columbia

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73509
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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David A. Lockie

ROSEVILLE, David A. Lockie, 76, of Roseville, died Thursday, at his home of a heart attack. Mr. Lockie farmed in this district all his life, His parents were the late William Lockie and former Dolinda Myers. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Church, Roseville. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie Lepp; one son, David of Galt, two brothers, George of Victoria, B.C., and William of Winnipeg and five grandchildren. The body is at the Ball Funeral Home, Ayr, where the funeral will be conducted, Saturday, at 3 p.m., by Rev. George L. Peck. Burial will be in the Ayr Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Nov 1960 pg 7

David married Anna Matilda Lepp 19 Mar 1913, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of George Jacob "Jacob" Lepp and Catherine Rank) was born 24 Jul 1889, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1978, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Alsask, Saskatchewan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73510
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #255812
• Residence: 1960, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129656
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Misfortune: 1947; skull fracture

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Died In Galt General Hospital, on Saturday, November 29, 1947 David Smith Gemmell In his 67th year. The Funeral Will take place from the W.O. Ball Funeral Parlor, Ayr, on Monday, December 1st, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Death Follows Accident

David S. Gemmell Fractured Skull in Fall from Hay Mow

As the result of an accident, the death, occurred in the Hospital, where he contracted pneumonia and passed away on Saturday, of David Smith Gemmell, North Dumfries, in his 67th year. The accident, which was responsible for Mr. Gemmell's untimely death, occurred the previous Monday morning. A threshing outfit, in charge of Alex Kuntz and John Hallman, had pulled into the Gemmell barn and was setting up in preparation for threshing. Mr. Gemmell entered the barn and climbed to a hay mow, a distance of some 20 feet off the barn floor. In some manner he lost his balance and fell to the floor, striking the top of his head on the threshing separator on the way down, fracturing his skull. The accident went unnoticed by Messrs. Kuntz and Hallman who were working about the machine, and the fatally injured man was found a short time later by his brother John, who resided with him on the farm. An ambulance was summoned and he was rushed to Galt Hospital. The late Mr. Gemmell was a successful farmer, his property comprising some 400 acres of land. He was well known and popular among the people of this district and, in his passing, the community suffers a distinct loss. A son of the late John Gemmell and Mary Myers, the deceased was born on the Gemmell homestead, upon which he resided during all of his lifetime. He was an adherent of Knox United church. Unmarried, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. James Welsh, North Dumfries; a half-sister, Miss Jessie, of Ayr, and a half-brother, John, at home.

The Ayr News Dec 4 1947 pg 12

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• Name: Janet Rosina "Rose" Welsh
• Name: Rosa Gemmell
• Name: Rose Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129635
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1910, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. James Welsh Passes - A well-known former resident of this community, Mrs. James Welsh of Brantford passed away on Saturday at Brantford General Hospital, aged 85 years. The former Rose Gemmell, she was born here, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gemmell. She resided for many years on the Welsh farm, just west of the village, until moving to Brantford 10 years ago. Mrs. Welsh was a valued member of Knox United Church during her residence here, and also of several of its women's organizations. She subsequently was affiliated with Zion United Church in Brantford. Surviving are two sons, John G., RR 3, Ayr, and James Robert, Brantford; two daughters, Mrs. C. H. (Betty) Jackson, Kitchener, and Mrs. C. S. (Mary) Fissette, Brantford; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband in 1952. - The Funeral - Funeral service was held on Tuesday from McCleister Funeral Home, Brantford, with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. G. Victor. Levan of Brantford officiated, assisted by Rev. D. E. Willis of Knox United Church, Ayr.

The Ayr News Jan 20 1966 pg 1

Janet married James Ebenezer Welsh 15 Jun 1910, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of John E. Welsh and Mary Richardson) was born 23 Jul 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1952, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 May 1952, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Thursday, 24th Inst., at 10 o'clock A.M., Charles John, Youngest Son of John Gemmel, Aged 5 Years 7 Months and 2 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Saturday, 26th inst., at 11 a.m., from his father's residence, lot 30, con. 8, North Dumfries, to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. North Dumfries, May 25, 1888^.1a

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72924
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1974, Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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GUNN, Charles

At his residence, Swan St. Ayr, on Friday, Oct. 18, 1974, Charles Gunn, in his 85th year; husband of the late, Margaret Cochrane; dear brother of Miss Bessie Gunn and Stanley of Cambridge (Preston) and Norman of Windsor; uncle of Margaret (Mrs. Robert Perrin) Route 1, Ayr, Helen (Mrs. Paul Hurlburt) of Kitchener. Resting at Little's Funeral Home, 39 Grand Ave. N., Galt, Sunday afternoon and evening. Funeral service on Monday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. Interment Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Oct 1974 pg 29

Charles — Margaret Christina Cochrane. Margaret (daughter of Robert Cochrane and Christina Marshall) 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. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bertha Mitchell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72925
• Residence: 1972, 23 Pinehurst Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario

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MITCHELL, Bertha, Reg. N.

At her residence, 23 Pinehurst Ave., Kitchener, on Tuesday, May 2, 1972, Bertha Gunn, wife of the late Frederick Mitchell, mother of Mrs. Paul Hurlbut (Helen) with whom Mrs. Mitchell resided; sister of Mr. Charles Gunn of Ayr, Mr. Norman Gunn of Windsor and Mr. Stanley Gunn of Preston, Miss Bessie Gunn of Preston and predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. R. Maeder (Tina) and Mrs. E. Krantz (Edna); Mrs. Mitchell is also survived by three grandchildren, Miss. Louise Hurlbut of Kitchener. Barbara and Scott Hurlbut at home. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener. Funeral service on Thursday, from the Ratz-Bechtel chapel, at 1 p.m. Interment Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2 May 1972 pg 22

Bertha married Adam Frederick "Fred" Mitchell 6 Jun 1928, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Adam (son of Robert Mitchell and Rosanna Trimble) was born 1891, Windfall, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 22 Dec 1939, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1939, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christena McVittie "Tina" Maeder
• Name: Tina Gunn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72926
• Residence: 1963, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Roland Maeder Passes

Mrs. Boland E. Maeder, 71, Piper St., died Monday, Dec. 23, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener. Born in South Dumfries Township, she was the former Christena McVittie Gunn, daughter of the late John Gunn and Elizabeth Myers Gunn. The late Mrs. Maeder had lived in the Ayr district all her life. She was married in September, 1917, and she and her husband farmed south of Ayr until they retired and moved to the village in 1956. Deceased was a member of the Blenheim - Dumfries Farm Women's Club, the Women's Institute and Knox United Church and the UCW group of that church. An avid gardener, Mrs. Maeder was noted for her ability to grow flowers and for her skill at baking. Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Robert Perrin (Margaret), RR 1, Ayr; sisters, Mrs. Bertha Mitchell, Kitchener, and Miss Bessie Gunn, Preston; brothers, Charles, Ayr; Stanley, Preston, and Norman, Windsor; and one grandchild. Mrs. Maeder was predeceased by one sister, Edna.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held at the Coutts & Son Ltd. Funeral Home, Galt, on Thursday afternoon and was largely attended. The Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan conducted the service and interment was in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were: George Gillespie, Hugh Gillespie, Alden Cochrane, Harley Ballantyne and Dr. G. E. D. Wilson, all of Ayr, and Edward Knorr of Kitchener.

The Ayr News Dec 26 1963 pg 2

Christena married Roland Edward Maeder 19 Sep 1917, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Roland (son of Paul Maeder and Elizabeth Turner) was born 10 Sep 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Feb 1986, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72927
• Residence: 1972, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Edna Priscilla Krantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72929

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Died At K-W Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday, October 25, 1959 Edna P. Gunn beloved wife of Elton C. Krantz, in her 63rd year. The Funeral Will take place from Knox United Church, Ayr, on Tuesday, Oct. 27th, at 2.30 p.m. Interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Mrs. E. C. Krantz Passes - One of Ayr's better known personalities, and a businesswoman of recognized ability, Mrs. Elton C. Krantz passed away in K-W Hospital on Sunday in her 83rd year, following a lengthy illness. She was identified with the Krantz store for many years before disposing of the business to Jack Laird several months ago. Mrs. Krantz was a leading figure in the village's social life, taking an active part in several women's organizations and the Ayr Bowling Club. She was a valued member of Knox United Church. The former Edna Priscilla Gunn, she was born on the Greenfield Road, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gunn. She was a resident of this community all her life. Surviving, besides her husband, now in Aurora, are three sisters, Mrs. Fred Mitchell (Bertha) and Mrs. Roland Maeder (Christina) of Ayr and Miss Bessie Gunn of Preston; three brothers, Charles of Ayr, Norman of Windsor and Stanley of Preston. - The Funeral - Funeral service was conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan at Knox United Church on Tuesday, with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Oct 29 1959 pg 12

Edna — Elton Conrad Krantz. Elton was born 31 Dec 1897, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1959, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Dec 1959, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Margaret Elizabeth Gunn

The last surviving member of her family, Margaret Elizabeth Gunn of Cambridge (formerly of Ayr), passed away peacefully at Golden Years Nursing Home, Cambridge, on Sunday, December 26th, 1999. She was in her 101st year. Miss Gunn was the beloved daughter of the late John Gunn and Elizabeth Myers. Margaret was predeceased by her sisters, Bertha Mitchell, Christina Maeder and Edna Krantz and brothers Charles, Norman and Stanley. Dear aunt of Margaret Perrin of Roseville and Helen Hurlbut of RR 4, Bright. Funeral and committal services were conducted on Wednesday, December 29th, 1999 in the chapel of Little's Funeral Home, Cambridge. Cremation to follow.

The Ayr News 29 Dec 1999 pg 9

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198960
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58168P
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Burton Lloyd Myers Passes - One of Ayr's most community spirited citizens, Burton Lloyd Myers, passed away in Willett Hospital, Paris, on Monday, May 5th. He was 76. Born in Ayr, Mr. Myers was a son of the late John Myers and Margaret Rodger. The family resided, for a time on upper Northumberland Street, and then on the farm now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baetz at Greenfield. After attending Ayr public and continuation schools and Galt high school he entered Queen's University for two years, then to university in Detroit where he graduated in electrical engineering. Following graduation he was employed by Ford Motor Company until the depression and then returned to Canada where he secured a job with Ontario Hydro. From that time until retirement twelve years ago he worked with Ontario Hydro in the north. Upon retirement Mr. Myers returned to Ayr where, he had resided ever since. Mr. Myers took an active part in lodges and minor hockey. He was a member of Ayr Masonic Lodge and Ayr Dolman Lodge I.O.O.F., being secretary of the former and having received 50 year jewels from both. Mr. Myers was a talented piano player and was called upon to play at many lodge functions. For several years he served on the executive of Ayr Minor Hockey Association. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Survived by a sister, Mrs. Lillian Myers Kilgour of London; two nieces, Mrs. D. D. (Helen) Schwoob of Waterloo and Mrs. Jack (Audrey) Wilcox of London. Funeral service will be held at 2: 00 p.m. today (Wed.) at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. D. E. Willis of Ayr will officiate. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 8 1975 pg 9

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• Name: Lillian Mary Kilgour
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198959
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Lillian Kilgour - A former Ayr resident, Lillian Kilgour of London, passed away Saturday, March 10th. She was in her 88th year. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Myers, the family at one time resided in Greenfield. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a brother Burton Myers. Surviving are two daughters Helen Schwoob of Kitchener, Audrey Wilcox of London, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday in London. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Mar 14 1990 pg 9

Lillian married Foster Jackson Kilgour 24 Nov 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Foster (son of Thomas Henry Kilgour and Sarah Hannah Woolsey) was born 17 Oct 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1970, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jun 1970, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114834
• Residence: 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338040

John — Edna Margaret Oliver. Edna was born 1914, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 2000, RR3, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126180

Helen — Paul Everitt Hurlbut. (son of Everitt Norman Hurlbut and Vera Edith Knight) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Elizabeth Perrin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57947
• Residence: 1986, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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PERRIN, Margaret E (nee Maeder) - At St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Wednesday June 9, 2010, of Roseville, in her 88th year. Margaret farmed with her husband in the Roseville, for many years. Beloved wife to the late Robert (2004); loved mother to Paul (Mary Lou), cherished grandmother to Michael and Gregory. Also survived by many members of the Perrin Family. Predeceased by her grandson David (2008). Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, WM. KIPP FUNERAL HOME, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr, on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 11: 00 AM with Pastor Randy Magnus officiating. Interment Roseville Mennonite Cemetery, Donations to Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-632 8228 912

Margaret — Robert McDonald Perrin. Robert (son of Ervin Perrin and Rebecca Barton) was born 21 Oct 1916; died 11 Feb 2004; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]