William Bickell

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• Occupation: teacher - principal
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195718
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Passing of William Bickell

In death as in life it is often the unexpected that happens. The announcement early Sunday morning of the passing of Mr. William Bickell came as a shock to the community. Although confined to his couch for a decade with rheumatoid arthritis, he was always so cheerful and complained so little that the final call was not anticipated. For several days, however, Mr. Bickell had been quite ill and at 2 o'clock Sunday morning his spirit passed to the other world.

The deceased, who was in his 64th year, was born in Beverly and received his rudimentary education in the Valens Public School, finishing at Waterdown and afterwards taking a Normal school course at Ottawa. Having qualified for the profession of teaching, he at once entered upon his chosen calling, and from 1875 to 1890, with the exception of three years at Mountsberg, he was the principal of the Public school at Clyde. Later he taught at Branchton for three years, coming to Ayr in 1893, where he held the position of principal for two years. It was during this term that he was first afflicted with the trouble that finally assigned him to an invalid's couch.

In politics Mr. Bickell was a staunch Conservative and in religion a Presbyterian, being a member of Stanley-St. church, where he led the choir for two years. In 1910 he was made an honorary member of the Waterloo Teachers' Association. He was secretary of the public School Board for 11 years and auditor for the municipality of Ayr for about the same length of time - performing all his duties with credit to himself and with marked public acceptance. A man of wide knowledge and great breadth of view, he was a pleasing and entertaining conversationalist.

A wealth of floral offerings testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Among these tributes were wreathes from the Village Council and the Public School Board, and sprays from Stanley-St. choir and Sabbath School; also beautiful offerings from a number of personal friends. Mr. Bickell had married in 1878, his bride being Isabella McGain of Clyde, who, together with three daughters (Misses Nettie, May and Wilma) survives - an elder daughter (Gertrude) having passed on before.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon when interment was made in the beautiful Ayr cemetery, Rev. D. I. Ellison officiating. The pallbearers were Messrs. Wm. Manson, A. G. Watson, John g. Watson, J. L. Black, C. K. Morton and John Q. Reid.

The Ayr News Jun 5 1913 pg 8

William married Isabella McBain 25 Dec 1878, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of John McBain and Isabella Fraser) was born 15 Jan 1852, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Oct 1927, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195720
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper - Flour mill
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Mary Elizabeth "Mae" Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195721
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nurse - private
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Mary married Frederick William Currie 29 Sep 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederick (son of William Currie and Agnes Little) was born 25 Apr 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1931, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Wilma Jane McGaw
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195722
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Wilma married John Sutherland McGaw 29 Aug 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John McGaw and Esther Sutherland) was born 8 Feb 1883, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1948; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Isabell Beaupre
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-414457

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Esther Beaupre (nee McGaw)
November 10, 1919 \endash April 3, 2015

Passed away peacefully at the age of 95 at the Valley Manor Nursing Home in Barry's Bay, ON. Some of you will remember Esther when she lived in Thunder Bay. She taught English at Port Arthur Collegiate, Lakeview High School and Selkirk High School in the fifties and early 60's. She enjoyed her students immensely and often recalled their names in later years. Born in Galt (Cambridge), Es started her teaching career at Alma College, a girl's boarding school in St. Thomas. She also taught in Port Credit before moving to Port Arthur. She married Len Beaupré in 1961. Esther was smart, lively, fun and enjoyed literature. After retirement she was involved with the Fred Varley Art Gallery in Markham. Predeceased by her husband Len, her sister Evelyn Elmslie and niece Margaret Elmslie. Esther left behind her nephew John Elmslie (Marilyn) in Prince George, B.C., niece Mary Jane Elmslie (Rolf) in Barry's Bay, and stepdaughter Gabrielle Beaupré in Thunder Bay. A memorial gathering is planned for her interment at Mountain View Cemetery in Cambridge early this summer. Anyone wishing further details, please contact Mary Jane Elmslie at 613-756-5062 or at mjelmslie@gmail.com


Published by The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on Apr. 14, 2015.

Legacy.com and Legacy (2015) Esther Beaupre Obituary (1919 - 2015) - Toronto, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal, Legacy.com. Legacy. Available at: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/chroniclejournal/name/esther-beaupre-obituary?id=43125722 (Accessed: 4 November 2023).

Esther married Joseph Leonard "Len" Beaupre 1961. Joseph (son of Benjamin J. Beaupre and Mary Ann Linseman) was born 21 Apr 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1997; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Evelyn Gertrude Esther Isabell Elmslie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42262

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ELMSLIE, Evelyn Peacefully on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at the Guelph General Hospital, at the age of 89 after a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of the late Donald Elmslie (1979). Survived by her dear sister Esther Beaupre, much loved children Mary Jane Elmslie (Roelf), Margaret Elmslie (Lynne), John Elmslie (Marilyn) and cherished grandchildren Sarah, Robert, Elyse, Mark and Jacquelyn. She will be truly missed by her family, the residents of Wellington Park Terrace and her many friends. The family expresses sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff of the Guelph General Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A service celebrating her life and faith will take place at Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at 2: 00 p.m. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 519-822-0051 or www.wallcustance.com. A tree will be planted in memory of Evelyn G. Elmslie in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 2: 30 p.m

Evelyn — Donald Elmslie. Donald died 1979. [Group Sheet]