Andrew Hall

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191186770
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148385P
• Residence: 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1858, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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In Memoriam Died In Blenheim, Ont., on Sunday, September 14th, 1902, at 2 o'clock, a.m., Andrew Hall, Sr. in his 71st year. Funeral Will take place on Tuesday, 16th inst., at 2 o'clock, p.m., from his late residence, Lot 1, Con. 12, to the Ayr Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

Andrew married Margaret Robson 16 Apr 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Robson and Isabella Laurie) was born 1837, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1903, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156068P
• Occupation: 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Died in Blenheim on Sunday evening, Nov. 27th, 1927 Andrew Hall in his 68th year. The funeral will take place from his late residence, lot 3, Con. 6. Blenheim tp., on Wednesday, Nov. 30th at 2. p. m. to the Ayr Cemetery.

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Andrew married Christena Deans 14 Feb 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christena (daughter of Richard Deans and Euphemia Tennant) was born 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1944; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339705

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Death of John A. H. - Well-Known Resident of Blenheim Passes Away - Another native son of Blenheim township was called to his reward on Sunday morning at 5.30 o'clock in the person of John A. Hall, of the Eleventh Concession, in his 64th year. Deceased sustained a stroke on December 9th, from the effects of which he never recovered, and death came as a relief to his suffering. He was born and had resided all life in Blenheim, where he was regarded as one of the most progressive farmers in the district. Of a quiet and unassuming nature, he had many fine qualities of head and heart, and was highly esteemed as a good neighbor and friend. In religion he was a Presbyterian, being a member of Knox United Church. Besides his sorrowing widow, whose maiden name was Nellie Burnett, he is survived by one daughter, Nurse Jean Hall, of New York, and one son, Andrew Corbett Hall, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive : - Andrew, 7th Con. Blenheim ; Thomas, Ayr ; Miss Mary, Ayr ; Mrs. Douglas Brown, Blenheim; and Mrs. William Lockie, Galt. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended, The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie and the pallbearers were as follows: Messrs. Murdo McRae, Stephen Marshall, M. Robson, William Hall, Andrew Hall and Thomas Hall.

The Ayr News Feb 18 1926 pg 8

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Died in Blenheim Township, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 1926 at 5.30 o'clock a. m. John A. Hall in his 64th year. The funeral will take place from his late residence Lot 2 Con. 11 Blenheim on Tuesday, Feb 16, at 1.20 o'clock p.m. at the Ayr Cemetery.

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John — Helen Jane Burnett. Helen was born CALC 24 Mar 1864, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1930, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 May 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Barbara Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341334

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Died in Ayr, on Friday, April 11th, 1930 at 4 o'clock a. m. Isabella Hall widow of the late Douglas Brown, in her 65th year. In funeral will take place from the residence of her son Lot 3, Con. 10 Blenheim, on Sunday, April 13th at 2.30 p. m. to Ayr Cemetery.

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Isabella married Douglas Brown 21 Oct 1897, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Douglas (son of David Brown and Isabella Lillico) was born 22 Mar 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1925, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1925, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor and reeve North Dumfries
• Elected Office: , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden
• Interesting: politics, public service, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73738
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Thomas Hall Passes

Former Reeve of North Dumfries Township and Warden of the County of Waterloo

In the passing of Thomas Hall at his home, Hall street, on Monday afternoon, Ayr loses a prominent and highly esteemed citizen. Mr. Hall, who had been in poor health for some time, was in his 82^nd year.

He was born on the Hall homestead, 12^th concession of Blenheim, now occupied by D. B. Mitchell, being a son of Andrew Hall and Margaret Robson, Scottish pioneers.

Following his marriage, Mr. Hall took up farming on the property now owned by Amos Shantz, North Dumfries. He later removed to the Thomas Mitchell farm, Nithvale, now occupied by Arthur Jarvis, and retired to Ayr 21 years ago, where he purchased the Charles McGeorge property, Hall street.

After coming to this village, Mr. Hall was for many years in charge of the retail store of James A. Dalzell, implement dealer, Stanley St.

While in the township, Mr. Hall was prominent in municipal politics, serving as Councillor and Reeve of the North Dumfries Council and holding the office of Warden of the County of Waterloo for a term.

Mr. Hall was also prominent in the religious life of the community. A member of the former Stanley Street Church, he affiliated with Knox United Church when union was consummated. Here he occupied a position on the Board of Managers for a considerable period and was later appointed to the Trustee Board. For many years, he held the office of treasurer of the congregation, in which capacity he continued to act until his passing.

Mr. Hall was a man of sound judgment whose opinion was much sought after, and for some years he held the position of Justice of the Peace.

Besides one daughter, Miss Marjorie, he is survived by one sister, Miss Mary Hall, Ayr. His wife, whose maiden name was Agnes Deans, predeceased him in 1929.

The funeral took place this (Wednesday) afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jan 8 1948 pg 15

Thomas married Agnes Deans 16 Oct 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Richard Deans and Euphemia Tennant) was born 10 Jan 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1929, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Mar 1929, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145249
• Residence: 1958, Hall St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mary O. Hall Passes

One of Ayr's oldest citizens, Miss Mary O. Hall, Hall St., passed away at Paris Nursing Home on Thursday in her 89th year. She had been ill for some time. Born on the farm now owned by David Mitchell, RR 4, Bright, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hall. She was the last surviving member of the family. Miss Hall had lived in Ayr for many years, and was a valued member of Knox United Church. The Funeral Private funeral service was conducted at the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Saturday, with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. J. W. Currie and Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan officiated. Pallbearers were: James Sherk, Douglas Sherk, Jack Swan, Albert Johnson, Percy Barnett and J. H. Reid.


The Ayr News Sep 11 1958 pg 1

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• Name: Elizabeth "Bessie" Lockie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90343

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Death:
Tombstone Reads 9 Oct 1944

Elizabeth married William Lockie 10 Nov 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of John Lockie and Annie Scott) was born 20 Jul 1872, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1940, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Jun 1940, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ina Robson Elmes
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340415

Ina married John Wallace "Wallace" Elmes 14 Feb 1922, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born 24 Sep 1879, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1972, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340389

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Andrew Murray Hall Passes - A Drumbo area man, Andrew Murray Hall, RR. 1, Drumbo, passed away in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, April 29th. He was 66. The deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hall. He was born and lived all his life in the Drumbo area. He was a farmer and worked on farms up until his retirement last year. A bachelor, he made his home with a brother-in-law, Wallace Elmes. Surviving are a nephew, Ross Elmes, and a niece, Miss Dorothy Elmes, both at home. He rested at the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, until service there on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. D. E. Willis of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiated. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 4 1967 pg 11

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339709
• Occupation: 1926, New York City, New York, USA.; nurse

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Miss Jean Hall - Miss Jean Hall of Chilliwack, B.C., died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Miss Hall, 78, was visiting her brother, Andrew C. Hall, of RR 4, Bright. Born at Bright, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hall. She was a nurse for more than 30 years in British Columbia until her retirement 10 years ago. Prior to living to B.C., she had served in Toronto and New York and this area. Her brother is sole survivor. Funeral service was held from the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, on Tuesday afternoon. Burial in the Ayr cemetery. Rev. Douglas Willis of Knox United
Church, Ayr, officiated.

The Ayr News Jan 22 1970 pg 7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339710

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Andrew C. Hall

A highly respected area resident, Andrew Corbett Hall, passed away at Brantford General Hospital on Tuesday, October 22nd. He was in his 93rd year. Mr. Hall was born on the Hall home farm, RR 4, Bright, where he lived all his life until moving to Paris a short time ago. He was a son of the late John A. Hall and Helen Jane Burnet. He was a valued member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and was active in his community. Predeceased by his wife the former Bessie Lillico and a sister Jean Hall. Dear brother-in-law of Agnes and Robert Brown of RR 4, Galt and Robert McRuer of Paris. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris where service was conducted Friday. Rev: George Saunders of Knox United Church officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 30 Oct 1985 pg 11

Andrew — Elizabeth Hall "Bessie" Lillico. Elizabeth (daughter of Douglas R. Lillico and Agnes Elizabeth Edgar) was born 23 Mar 1902, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jun 1984, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341336

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David Hall Brown

One of this area's most respected citizens. David Hall Brown of RR 3, Bright, passed away on Monday, December 8th. He was 82. A son of the late Douglas Brown and Isabella Hall. Mr. Brown was born on the llth concession of Blenheim farm where he resided all his life. Mr. Brown gave a helping hand to every major organization in this community. He helped build the Ayr Arena, also the Ayr Curling Club. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and a life member of Ayr Curling Club. Dearly beloved husband of Esther Kyle and dear father of Edith at home, Barbara of London, Ontario and Douglas of Salmon Arm, B.C. and three grandchildren Predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Jessie) Sherk and Margaret. Resting at Wm. Kipp Funeral Home today (Wed) 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A private funeral Service will be held Thursday.

The Ayr News 10 Dec 1980 pg 11

David — Margaret Esther Kyle. Margaret (daughter of James Kingsburgh Kyle and Jean Edgar "Jennie" Black) was born 16 Apr 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1982, RR3, Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried 11 Jun 1982, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341335

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Died in Blenheim, on Wednesday, April 8th 1908 at 8.30 o'clock, p. m., Margaret Isabella, daughter of Douglas and Isabella Brown Aged 6 years, 3 mos, and 24 days. The funeral will take place from her father's residence, Lot 3 Conc. 11, Blenheim, on Saturday, April 11, 08, at 2 p. m. to Ayr Cemetery.

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• Name: Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Sherk
• Occupation: School Teacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338022
• Residence: 1970, 1061 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Melvin Sherk, 1061 Queen's Blvd., died today at St. Mary's Hospital following a brief illness. She was 66. The former Mary Elizabeth (Bessie) Brown, she was born in Oxford County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Brown. She had lived in Kitchener one year. Most of her life she spent at RR 3, Bright. She was a member of Knox Untied Church, Ayr. She formerly taught school in North Dumfries and Blenheim Townships. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Kostuik of Willowdale, Mrs. Allen (Esther) Mitchell of RR 1, Ayr, and Mrs. William (Margaret) Makis of Ayr; four sons, Douglas, Raymond, William and James, all of Ayr; a brother, David Brown of RR 3, Bright, and 14 grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son and one sister. The body will be at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt, after 7 p.m. Saturday where the funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. D. E. Willis officiating. Burial will be in Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Oct 23 1970 pg 25

Mary — Melvin Sherk. Melvin (son of William Hallman Sherk and Clara Schweitzer) was born 5 Jan 1904, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Sep 1981, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78896

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342219

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Dorothy Elmes

Frances Dorothy Elmes of RR 1, Drumbo, passed away at Willett Hospital, Paris, on Monday, March 22nd, 1999. She was in her 73rd year. Born in Blenheim Township, she was a daughter of Wallace Elmes and Ina Hall. Miss Elmes resided at RR 1, Drumbo all her life. She was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr and the church Friendship Group; the Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Group; Drumbo Fair Board; Ayr Horticultural Society and the Townline Community Club. Surviving is a brother Ross of RR 1, Drumbo. Resting at the Ayr Chapel of the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home where visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, followed by funeral service at 3 p.m. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 24 Mar 1999 pg 15

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341338

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BROWN, Margaret "Edith" Edith

Passed away at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, November 3, 2017, in her 89th year. Edith was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived and sadly missed by a sister-in-law, Arlene Brown, nieces, Jacalyn and Jennifer and one nephew, Gary and their families in British Columbia, as well as many cousins and her friends. Predeceased by her Parents, David Brown and Esther Margaret Kyle, as well as her sister, Barbara and brother, Douglas. Edith was born on the 11th Concession, she became and worked as a nurse in many places throughout Canada and the United States and was the Head of the Nursery at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, for some time. Honoring Edith's requests cremation has taken place. Family and Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, of Wm Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr, on Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. for visitation. Visitation will continue on Friday, November 10, 2017, from 10: 00 - 10: 45 a.m., followed by a service in the Funeral Home Chapel, at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment at Ayr Cemetery.

Waterloo Region Record 6 Nov 2917

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341339
• Residence: 1980, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada

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Miss Barbara G. Brown Former RR 3, Bright resident

Barbara G. Brown, died at her home in Toronto on Sunday, May 12,1996. She was in her 64th year. Born in Cambridge, she was a daughter of the late Esther Kyle and David Brown. Miss Brown was a former public health nurse in Cambridge; Professor of Nursing, University of Western Ontario; professional staff of the R.N AO. Council of Nurses; unit manager at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Toronto and most recently was clinical nurse specialist geriatric outreach program, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. She will be dearly missed by her sister, Edith Brown of RR 3, Bright; her sister-in-law, Arlene Brown and her nieces Jacalyn and Jennifer, all of Salmon Arm, B.C. and by her nephew Gary Brown of Langley, B.C. Predeceased by her brother Douglas Brown. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Thursday, May 16th. Reverend Des McCalmont of Eastminster United Church, Toronto, officiated. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, on Sunday, May 26 at 5 p.m.

The Ayr News 6 Dec 1996 pg 15

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341340
• Residence: 1980, Salmon Arm, , British Columbia, Canada

Margaret — William Makins. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Kostuik
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401389

Elizabeth — John Kostuik. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338681

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Douglas Weston Sherk

Douglas Weston Sherk of Bute Street, Ayr passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Tuesday, September 1st. He was in his 62nd year. Born in Blenheim Township, he was a son of the late Melvin Sherk and Mary Elizabeth Brown. A love of planes led him to get his pilot's licence and as a young man he flew for companies in Canada's North-west. Later he came back to his home town of Ayr where he joined other family members in the operation of Sherk Sales and Service, a Chrysler and Case dealership and garage. When the garage closed in 1982, Doug joined the staff at Pinder Fleet, a Kitchener truck dealership. He was a 20 year director and past president of the Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club; a director of the Ayr Centennials Jr. hockey club; and member of Canadian Pork Barbecuing organizing committee. Surviving are his wife, the former Phyllis Mackie; a son Tom of Roseville; a daughter Laurel and her husband Jeff Bhagar of Toronto; brothers Raymond (Tyke), William and James, all of Ayr; sisters Mrs. William (Margaret) Makins of Bayfield, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Kostiuk of Baltimore, Md., and Esther Mitchell of Ayr. Predeceased by a twin brother David William. Rested at the Ayr Chapel of the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home where funeral service was conducted on Friday by Rev. James Young of Knox United Church, Ayr. Cremation. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 9 Sep 1992 pg 14

Douglas — Phyllis J. Mackie. Phyllis was born 1932; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338023

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• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Ayr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338859

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Raymond (Tyke) Sherk - Raymond Harvey (Tyke) Sherk of Ayr, passed away at Willett Hospital, Paris, on Tuesday, September 25th, 2001. He was in his 69th year. Born in Galt, he was a son of the late Melvin Sherk and Mary Elizabeth Brown. He grew up on the Sherk farm, 11th Concession of Blenheim, west of Greenfield. In his younger years, Tyke was a heavy equipment operator and worked on several pipeline projects in Ontario and Western Canada. He subsequently joined the family business, Sherk Sales and Service, and sold Case and David Brown farm equipment. Later, prior to retiring, he drove truck for Drumbo Transport and J. and R. Hall in Ayr. An avid antique tractor enthusiast, Tyke was an executive member of Historical Shows Association, Central Ontario, which sponsors the yearly historical show in Paris. He was a former Ayr councillor. Dear husband of Joan McAllister; beloved father of Sandra Sherk of Preston, Janice and Jim Jackson of Ayr, Barbara and Gordon Black of Paris; loved grandfather of Rachel and Aiden; dear brother of Margaret and Bill Makins of Bayfield, Jim and Gail Sherk of Ayr, Liz and John Kostuik of Baltimore, Esther Mitchell of Paris and brother-in-law of Phyllis Sherk of Ayr; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Doug, Bill and by infant brother David William. Rested at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Fred Hagle at Knox United Church, Ayr, on Friday. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Oct 3 2001 pg 12

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SHERK, Raymond (Tyke)
At Willett Hospital, Paris, on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, Raymond (Tyke) Harvey Sherk, of Ayr, in his 69^th year.
Dear husband of Joan McAllister; beloved father of Sandra Sherk of Preston, Janice and Jim Jackson of Ayr, Barbara and Gordon Black of Paris; loved grandfather of Rachel and Aiden; dear brother of Margaret and Bill Makins of Bayfield, Jim and Gail Sherk of Ayr, Liz and John Kostuik of Baltimore, Esther Mitchell of Paris and brother-in-law of Phyllis Sherk of Ayr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by brothers, Doug, Bill and by infant brother, David William.
Tyke was a member of the Paris Historical Society, a former Ayr Councillor, a former employee of Drumbo Transport and J&R Transport and an avid antique tractor enthusiast.
Friends will be received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St., Ayr today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. then to Knox United Church, Ayr where funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Fred Hagle officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

Raymond married Joan Sanderson McAllister 10 Sep 1960. Joan was born 4 Nov 1932, Weston, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 2013; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338683

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Sherk, William - Peacefully, after a brief battle with cancer, William (Bill) Sherk of Ayr, passed away, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, in his 63rd year. Bill is predeceased by his loved wife Joan in 1995. Beloved father of Donna and her husband Gregg Forte of Cambridge and loved Papa of Greg, Rose, Mamie, Sarah and Emily. Bill will be missed by his brothers, Raymond and his wife Joan, and Jim and his wife Gail, all of Ayr; sisters, Margaret Makins and her husband Bill of Bayfield, Liz Kostuik and her husband John of Baltimore and Esther Mitchell of Paris; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Sherk of Ayr. Bill is predeceased by his parents, Melvin and Bessie Sherk; brother, Douglas (1992); and infant brother, William. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 273 Northumberland Steet [sic], Ayr on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where a memorial service will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997 at 1 p.m. Rev. Fred Nagle officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Waterloo Region Record Oct 20 1997 pg B4

William married Joan Viola Wismer 19 Oct 1963, , Ontario, Canada. Joan (daughter of Elmer Bechtel Wismer and Maude Frances Robertson) was born 25 Sep 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

James — Gail Guthrie. (daughter of St. Elmo Hugh "Hugh" Guthrie and Ruth Elizabeth Letson) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Irene Mitchell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338983

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MITCHELL, Esther Irene (nee Sherk)

Peacefully, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Monday, September 12, 2011, of Paris and formerly of Ayr, in her 68th year. Beloved wife to the late Allen (1993); loved mom to Scott (Lisa), the late Tim (2006) and Greg (Melanie); cherished grammie to Daniel, Carter, Bailey, Brook, and Darlene; dear sister to Margaret Makins (Bill), Jim Sherk (Gail), and Liz Kostuik (John) and sister- in-law to Phyllis and Joan Sherk. Also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Melvin and Mary Sherk, and brothers Ray "Tyke", Doug, Bill and David (infant). Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland Street, Ayr on Thursday, September 15, 2011, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. for Memorial Visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Church, Ayr (beside Funeral Home) on Friday at 11: 00 A.M. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations to Stedman Hospice or the Lisaard House 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 Sep 15 2011

Esther — Allen Scott Mitchell. Allen was born 14 Feb 1938, New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada; died 11 May 1993, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]