1893 - 1975 (81 years)
Generation: 1
1. | George Albert "Albert" Wood was born 9 Sep 1893, Olden Twp., Frontenac Co., Ontario; died 1975; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154008
- Residence: 1945, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
George married Elizabeth Ella Baer 3 Jun 1914, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 7 Jul 1888, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 5 Mar 1966, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Mar 1966, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Florence Wood
- 3. Clayton Clarence Wood was born 23 Dec 1915, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 8 Sep 1982, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 4. Corporal Murray Emery Wood was born 17 Nov 1921, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1945, , Germany; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 5. Alma Irene "Jean" Wood was born 22 Feb 1928, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 2011, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Sep 2011, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 2
3. | Clayton Clarence Wood (1.George1) was born 23 Dec 1915, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 8 Sep 1982, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338105
- Residence: 1966, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1978, 62 Berkley Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Clayton — May Eileen Scott. May (daughter of Scott) was born 1914, Midland, Tay Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 16 Jan 1978, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jan 1978, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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4. | Corporal Murray Emery Wood (1.George1) was born 17 Nov 1921, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1945, , Germany; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Military: WW2
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154004P
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5. | Alma Irene "Jean" Wood (1.George1) was born 22 Feb 1928, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 2011, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Sep 2011, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Alma Irene "Jean" Ellis
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338013
Notes:
HALL (ELLIS), Alma Irene "Jean" (nee Wood) Peacefully, at the Brierwood Gardens, Brantford on Saturday, September 3, 2011 of Ayr, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim Ellis (1965); loved mother of Darlene Savage (Orvie); cherished grandmother of Jamie (Heather) and Angie Finbow (Tim); cherished great grandmother of Andrew and Zachary Savage and Parker and Mackenzie Finbow. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Bill, Clayton, Murray, Stan, George Wood and sisters Anna Gilbert and Florence Lewis. Jean was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 Paris Ladies Auxiliary and participated in the Terry Fox Run for many years. She was a former employee of Penman's, Schneider's and the Queen's Tavern, Ayr. Friends will be received at the AYR CHAPEL, Wm. KIPP FUNERAL HOME , 183 Northumberland Street, Ayr on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 2: 00 p.m. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Heart & Stroke Foundations and the Canadian Cancer Society 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 7 2011
Alma — James Robert Ellis. James (son of Ellis) was born 18 Feb 1922, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1965, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jun 1965, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Darlene Ellis
- 12. Ellis was born 8 Jan 1959, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1959, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 3
10. | Charles A. Mellish (3.Clayton2, 1.George1) was born 18 Apr 1941; died 12 May 1953, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 May 1953, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Interesting: drowning, accident, story
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338012
- Misfortune: 1953, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drown
- Misfortune: 1953; drowned
Notes:
AYR - The funeral of Charles Mellish, 12, who drowned yesterday afternoon in the Nith River, will be held Friday at the Ball Funeral Parlor. Burial will be in Ayr cemetery
Kitchener-Waterloo Record - 12 May 1953
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Charles Mellish Drowning Victim
A half-holiday from school time for an enjoyable afternoon of swimming - resulted in the death by drowning on Tuesday afternoon of Charles Mellish, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Wood, Ayr. The tragedy occurred at Nithvale dam before the eyes of eight young companions, when Charles, a non-swimmer, stepped off a cement ledge into seven feet of murky water.
A futile rescue attempt by Roy Hartwick, Ayr-Wrigley's road, was thwarted by the desperate struggle of the drowning lad, and he sank from sight only 15 feet from shore.
Victim Was Unable to Swim
Stanley Wright, 13, one of the group present, related the details in a shocked, unbelieving voice a half hour after the life of one of his friends had been snuffed out. A public school music festival at the Community Centre gave those not participating a free afternoon and many turned toward Nithvale dam to combat the heat. Stanley had just dived from a ledge at the dam's edge when Charles, who had been standing beside him, also stepped off into the depths
Roy Hartwick Attempted Rescue
According to Stanley, his struggles were not taken seriously for a moment until he became frantic. Another youngster, Roy Hartwick, who was just approaching the dam in bathing trunks, perceived the situation and dived in to render assistance. The flailing arms of the victim grasped at the inexperienced young swimmer who was forced to extricate himself and could not effect a rescue.
Keith Goodfellow Comes to Scene
In the meantime, another companion rushed 500 yards, to the Community Centre where he met Keith Goodfellow, a teacher at Mill Creek school. Mr. Goodfellow hurried to the scene, but by that time the lad had disappeared.
Body Located 15 Minutes Later
Stanley dashed by bicycle to The News office, where he is errand boy, and informed the staff. A car, driven by S. A. Moffatt, Galt, was commandeered and carried three members to the scene. By this time the lad had been submerged for 15 minutes, but a search detail was immediately organized. The body was recovered less than five minutes later by R. A. Schmidt of The News, who located the boy about 10 feet offshore in six feet of water.
Artificial Respiration Fruitless
Artificial respiration was applied, but a short time later he was pronounced dead by Dr. R. D. Atkinson. It was a shocking experience for Charles' young companions: Stanley Wright, Donald Johnson, Douglas Dance, Ricky Merriman, Bill Makins, Gary Sippel and Roy Hartwick who were present when the tragedy occurred. The funeral will be held from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Friday, May 15.
The Ayr News May 14 1953 pg 1
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12. | Ellis (5.Alma2, 1.George1) was born 8 Jan 1959, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1959, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338015
Notes:
Ellis - In Willett Hospital, Paris, on Thursday, Jan. 8, 1959, to Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis, a son (Stillborn).
The Ayr News Jan 15 1959 pg 10
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