Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Robert G. Ford

Robert G. Ford

Male 1890 - 1980  (90 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert G. FordRobert G. Ford was born 4 Sep 1890, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1980, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1980, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: R. G. Ford
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196260P
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, on Shares
    • Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Elected Office: 1933, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - North Dumfries
    • Residence: 1933, RR7, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    FORD, Robert G.

    Passed away at Eventide Home, Cambridge, on Monday, Dec. 22, 1980, Robert G. Ford, formerly of RR 4, Cambridge, in his 91st year, Beloved husband of the late Mary J. Gillespie. Dear father of Margery (Mrs. Fred W. Perry) of Cambridge, Marion (Mrs. Alex M. Edgar) of RR I, Ayr and Robert E. of RR 4, Cambridge. Also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Ford was predeceased by four sisters. Resting at the Coutts & Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrew St., Cambridge, where the family will receive friends today, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held in the funeral home chapel, on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 3 p.m. Interment, Mount View cemetery, Cambridge.

    Waterloo Record 23 Dec 1980 pg 21

    Robert married Mary Jennie Gillespie 3 Apr 1918, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Gillespie and Jennie Taylor) was born 13 Jul 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1977; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Margery Evelyn Ford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1922, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 2003, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Mar 2003, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Marion Jean Ford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Oct 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jan 2006, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Robert E. Ford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Aug 1925; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Margery Evelyn Ford Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 1922, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 2003, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Mar 2003, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margery Evelyn Perry
    • Name: Margery Evelyn Rutherford
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340483

    Notes:

    Margery Perry

    Margery Evelyn Perry passed away peacefully at Park Lane Terrace, Paris, on Wednesday, March 19, 2003.

    Margery was the daughter of Robert G. and Mary (Gillespie) Ford, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her first husband, John K. Rutherford in 1952 and her second husband, Fred W. Perry in 1981.

    Survived by her sister, Marion Edgar, and her brother, Robert E. Ford and Marion; nieces and nephews: Jean Fraser, Larry Ford, Nancy Zincone, Carole and Lyle Edgar; great-nieces and nephews: Leanne McComb, Julie Firminger, Scott and Ryan Ford, Rachel, Clair and Michael Zincone and Greg, Rose, Mamie, Sarah and Emily Forte and Joan Edgar; great-great-nieces and nephews: Megan and Logan McComb and Tacoma and Trey Firminger; stepdaughter Pauline Williamson and stepsons: Jim, Jack and Frank Perry.

    Margery grew up on the family farm in North Dumfries, and after John Rutherford's death, trained as a Registered Nursing Assistant and was employed at the Galt Memorial Hospital and Cambridge Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1986. For 31 years she enjoyed nursing. Her retirement years have been spent at Marsdale Retirement Home.

    Mrs. Perry rested at Corbett Funeral Home, Cambridge where the funeral service was held on Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 1: 00 pm, Rev. Merritt officiating.

    Interment Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Mar 26 2003 pg 10

    Margery — John Knox Rutherford. John (son of Robert Henderson Rutherford and Elvina Georgine "Vina" Gress) was born 1918; died 1952; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Margery — Fred W. Perry. Fred was born 1898; died 1981; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Marion Jean Ford Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 30 Oct 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jan 2006, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marion Jean Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340185
    • Residence: 1997, Alps Rd., North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    EDGAR, Marion Jean - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2006, at Lisaard House after a brief battle with cancer. She was in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Alexander Edgar who predeceased her in 1997. Loving mother to Carol of Ottawa and Lyle and his wife Donna of Ayr. Beloved grandmother of Greg, Rose, Mamie, Sarah and Emily Forte and special grandmother of Joanie Edgar. She is also survived by her brother Robert Ford and his wife Marian of Cambridge; her in-laws, Jean and William Stager of Oakville, Dorothy and Clifford Scott of Chatham, Dr. Hugh and Margaret Edgar of London and Bob McLeod and Mary Ovington of Woodstock. Aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Robert G. and Mary Ford; her sister Margery Perry, and in-laws, John Rutherford, Fred Perry, Robert Edgar and his wife Jeanette and Marjorie McLeod. Marion grew up on the Ford farm, Greenfield Road and spent 49 years on the Edgar farm on Alps Road before moving to the Village Condominiums in Ayr. She was very active in many areas including Knox United Church, the Ladies Bowling League and various cards clubs. She was a dear friend and supporter of many. Friends will be received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr, on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 (today) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. with Rev. John McCauley officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Lisaard house would be greatly appreciated by her family (cards available from the funeral home) Wm. KIPP 442-3061.

    The Waterloo Region Record Jan 3 2006

    Marion — Alexander McAllister "Alex" Edgar. Alexander (son of William Gray Edgar and Alice Mae "Mae" Veitch) was born 9 Mar 1920, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1997, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Carol Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Lyle Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Robert E. Ford Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 2 Aug 1925; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-419502

    Robert — Marion Joyce Edworthy. Marion was born 21 Apr 1925; died 24 May 2012, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Jean Elizabeth Ford  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 8. Larry Ford  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Nancy Ford  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Carol Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (3.Marion2, 1.Robert1)

  2. 6.  Lyle Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (3.Marion2, 1.Robert1)

  3. 7.  Jean Elizabeth Ford Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert2, 1.Robert1) died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jean Elizabeth Fraser
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340237

    Jean — Kenneth Donald Fraser. Kenneth died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 8.  Larry Ford Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

  5. 9.  Nancy Ford Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert2, 1.Robert1)

    Nancy — Dean Zincone. [Group Sheet]