William Dickie Richmond

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174251

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William D. Richmond Former Reeve of Blenheim, Passes At Simcoe

Following a short illness, William Dickie Richmond passed away at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Hill, Nos. 49 & 3 Highway, Simcoe, on Monday, April 2nd, in his 82nd year He was the eldest son of the late James Richmond and Barbara Young and was born near Ayr. He farmed practically all his life in Blenheim township. Mr. Richmond was a member of Washington United Church and served as an elder and on the board of trustees for many years. He also served as a councillor of Blenheim township for a number of years, later becoming reeve.

In 1893 he was married to Jessie Hallman, who passed away in June, 1936. His second wife, Elizabeth Hahn Funk, died in 1946.

He is survived by two sons, Willson, of Ottawa, and Ross on the home farm at Washington; two daughters, Mrs. Perry Thomson (Minota) Washington, and Mrs. 0. B. Hill (Jessie), Simcoe; thirteen grandchildren; one brother, Robert, of Woodstock, and four sisters, Miss E. Y. Richmond, Mrs. M. Hall and Mrs Ueorge Webster, all of Galt, and Mrs. Oliver Hall, Toronto.

He Was predeceased by one daughter, Mrs. I. O. Martin (Hilda) of Elmira, and two brothers, Andrew and John. Mr. Richmond will rest at the home of his daughter at Simcoe until Tuesday night, then at the residence of his son, Ross Richmond, at Washington, where funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 5th, at 2.30 p.m. by Rev. G. W. Kaiser. Interment will be made in Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Apr 5 1951 pg 15

William married Jessie Ann Hallman 4 Oct 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Elias Hallman and Mary "Polly" Bowman) was born 26 Dec 1872, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1936, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jun 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hilda Mary Dickie Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147814

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Mrs. Israel Martin

A deep gloom has been cast over this community by the sudden death of Mrs. Israel Martin, (nee Hilda Richmond), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Richmond, which occurred at Washington, Ont.

The funeral took place on April 1st from her late residence in Elmira, to the United Church, and was largely attended, testifying to the high esteem in which she was heldly all who knew her.

On April 2nd the remains were brought to Ayr and interred in the Ayr cemetery. A large concourse of friends from Ayr and surrounding community attended the funeral.

A short service was conducted at the graveside by Rev. R. E. Rallton of Millgrove, a former pastor of the deceased. In a few well chosen words, fitting tribute was paid to the exceptionally fine service she rendered in home, community and church. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist church at Washington and was a faithful and zealous worker in the Sunday School and Young Women's work of the church. Although taken in life's prime, she has made a worthy contribution to the social and religious life of the community In which she lived, and leaves the imprint of a virtuous life upon her

Waterloo Chronicle, 15 Apr 1926, p. 4

Hilda married Israel G. Martin Jul 1924, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Israel (son of Abraham B. Martin and Susannah Gingerich) was born 20 Mar 1895, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1952, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Minota Elizabeth Thomson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340272

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Mrs. J. Perry Thomson Passes

Washington community was saddened Tuesday, December 31st when word came that Mrs. J. Perry Thomson entered into peaceful eternal rest at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital. Mrs. Thomson was one of the community's well known and respected citizens who devoted her life to her family, church and community. The former Minota E. Richmond. she was born at Washington on January 27, 1906 and had been a lifelong resident. She was a daughter of the late William Richmond and Jessie Hallman. Mrs. Thomson received her education at Washington PLblic School, Plattsville High School and O.A.C. in Guelph. She married J. Perry Thomson and the couple farmed the Thomson homestead on the 12th concession of Blenheim until Mr. Thomson's death in 1966. In 1968 the farm was sold to Community Farm of the Brethren and Mrs. Thomson moved into a new home at "Brae-Heid" the Richmond homestead. Washington. A life time member of Washington United Church, she dedicated much time to the church and its organizations. Mrs. Thomson held various executive positions in both the church and United Church Women. In addition, she worked with the Sunday School and was a past superintendent. Other interests included curling, she was a member of Ayr Curling Club: Canadian Cancer Society, she was chairman of the annual canvass for the area for many years; and member of Plattsville and District Senior Citizens. Mrs. Thomson had a great interest in community affairs. To go along with this, she and Mrs. Reg Schrane combined to record many current and past events and they were known as area historians. Mrs. Thomson also served for the past few years as correspondent for the Ayr News. Beloved mother of Bette (Mrs. Robert Bullock) and William, both of Plattsville; Cayce (Mrs. Garnet Carmichael) of Drumbo; Mrs. Kaye Swan, Toronto and Ian at home. Grandchildren Kevin, Calvin, Karen, Christine Thomson and David and Janet Bullock. Beloved sister of Willson Richmond of Plattsville and Jessie (Mrs. Oliver Hill) of Simcoe. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a sister Hilda (Mrs. I. G. Martin) in 1926 and a brother Ross Richmond in 1973. A memorial service was held Saturday, January 4 at 2: 00 p.m. at Washington United Church. As a tribute to the esteem in which Mrs. Thomson was held, the church was filled for the service. Rev. H. D. Pillen officiated and organist was Mrs. Gary Gibbons, a niece. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Jan 9 1975 pg 2

Minota — James Perry "Perry" Thomson. James was born 27 Apr 1906, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1966, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 May 1966, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jessie Hallman Hill
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339718

Jessie — Oliver Bride Hill. Oliver (son of Samuel James Hill and Sarah Jane Bride) was born 29 Dec 1910, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; died 1982; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339382

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• Name: Barabara Elizabeth Ann "Bette" Bullock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340276

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BULLOCK, Barbara Elizabeth Ann "Bette" (nee Thomson) Passed away following a courageous battle with cancer at Freeport Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, in her 80th year. Born in Washington, then farmed in Plattsville and later resided in New Hamburg. Wife of the late Robert James Bullock who predeceased her April 10, 2007. Mother of David James Thomson Bullock, devoted daughter Janet Richmond Cook Reimer and her husband Glenn Edward Reimer. Grandmother of Lauren Jane Reimer and James Gabriel Reimer. Predeceased by her parents J. Perry Thomson and Minota Richmond, and her daughter, Jane Elizabeth Bullock (March 19, 1970). Survived by her siblings Bill and Shirley Thomson of Plattsville, Joyce Carmichael (Garnet, predeceased) of Woodstock, Kaye Swan of Simcoe, Ian and Nancy Thomson of Cambridge. Sisters-in-law Marjorie Battler (Elton, predeceased) of Brantford and Mabel Zinn (Elroy, predeceased) of Woodstock, and nieces and nephews. Bette pursued a banking career and then enjoyed life on the farm outside of Plattsville. After retiring from the farm, Bette was a dedicated paper courier for the Kitchener-Waterloo Record for the past 30 years. Memorial visitation will take place at Glendinning Funeral Home , 40 William St., Plattsville, on Thursday, May 24th from 7-9 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Service at Peace United Church, 20 Samuel Street, Plattsville, on Friday, May 25th, at 11: 00 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Peace United Church Memorial Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society (cheques accepted) would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be sent at www.gffh.ca

The Waterloo Region Record May 24 2012

Barabara — Robert James Bullock. Robert was born 27 Feb 1937, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 2007, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340273

James — Shirley A. Wismer. Shirley was born 1942; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]