Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Gertrude R. Holsworth

Female 1888 - 1981  (93 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Gertrude R. Holsworth was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gertrude R. Gordon
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154695

    Gertrude — Mayor George W. Gordon. George was born 1884; died 1955. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. George W. Gordon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1910, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Margaret Gertrude Gordon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Oct 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2009, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Janet Gordon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George W. Gordon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gertrude1) was born 1910, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-8501P
    • Elected Office: 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener

    Notes:

    GORDON, Dr. George W. -- Suddenly, at K-W Hospital, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1990, Dr. George Gordon, of Kitchener, age 79 years. At the time of his death, Dr. Gordon was still actively involved in the operation of the family optometry practice. his career spanned a 62 year period at the Ontario Street locations. He was a former alderman for the City of Kitchener, He was a member and past president of the K-W Junior Chamber of Commerce/ Jaycees; a member of the Twin city Masonic Lodge No. 509 AF & AM; Guelph chapter of Rose Croix; Guelph Lodge of Perfection, Moore Consistory, Hamilton; Mocha Temple, London, Ont. and the Waterloo County Shrine Club. George was a former member of Kitchener Granite Club, Rockway Golf Club, Kiwanis, Sales and Ad Club and a founding member Kitchener Sports Association. He enjoyed over 50 years of involvement with the Boy Scouts culminating in his appointment as Assistant District Commissioner of the North Waterloo Boy Scouts of Canada. He was also awarded Three Beads Gilwellian for outstanding contributions to scouting. He was a long-time member and elder at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Beloved husband of Kay (Kellerman); loving and special father of Bonnie Gordon, Sandra and her husband Blaire Foote, George W. Gordon Jr., and his wife Susan, all of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren. Todd and Kimberly Foote and Ryan Gordon. Brother of Margaret (Mrs. Frank Burchett) of Kitchener, Janet (Mrs. George House) of Hamilton and Brother-in-law of Tena Gordon of Kitchener. He was predeceased by his parents, George Gordon and the former Gertrude Holzworth and his brother Donald Gordon. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Saturday, transfer will be made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 84 Queen St. N., Kitchener, for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Grant MacDonald and Rev. Chester Lewis officiating. Private family committal service at Woodland cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Feb 1990

    Elected Office:
    Years Served: 1956

    George — Kathleen G. Kellerman. Kathleen was born 1914; died 2004; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margaret Gertrude Gordon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gertrude1) was born 29 Oct 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2009, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Gertrude Burchett
    • Name: Margaret Gertrude Burchett
    • Name: Margaret Gertrude Ditner
    • Name: Margaret Gertrude Ditner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167958

    Margaret — Francis "Frank" Burchett. Francis died 1998. [Group Sheet]

    Margaret — Ignatius "Bud" Ditner. Ignatius died 1955. [Group Sheet]

    Margaret — Ignatius "Ignaz" "Bud" Ditner. Ignatius (son of Alphonse Ditner and Catherine Rose Schmuck) was born 29 Aug 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1955; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Margaret — F. W. "Frank" Burchett. F. was born 1908; died 1998; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Janet Gordon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gertrude1) was born 1916, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Janet Shoemaker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218143

    Janet — Herbert L. Shoemaker. Herbert (son of Leonard Shoemaker and Magdalene Geier) was born 1913, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Gail Joy Shoemaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Gail Joy Shoemaker Descendancy chart to this point (4.Janet2, 1.Gertrude1) was born 23 Feb 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gail Joy Ellis
    • Name: Gail Joy Hodge
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218139

    Gail — Alan Graeme Hodge. Alan was born 17 May 1931; died 22 Aug 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Gail — Robert Kingsbury Ellis. Robert (son of Frank O. Ellis and Marguerete) was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Mar 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]