William Scott Riddell

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183049697
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199118
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1907, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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WILLIAM S. RIDDELL

Highly Esteemed Resident of Community Passes in His 77th Year

In the death of William S. Riddell at the home of his son-in-law, Irvine J. Campbell, 10th concession of Blenheim, on Friday afternoon this community loses a well-known and much-esteemed resident.

Mr. Riddell, who was in his 77th year, had been in indifferent health for the greater part of a year. After being ill in the west for a number of months, where he was residing with his sons, he recovered sufficiently in September to make the trip back home. Here he was able to be about as usual for a time, but a week or so previous to his demise he was again taken seriously ill and gradually lost strength until the end came.

Born near Edinburgh, Scotland, he came to Canada at, the age of 18 and secured work in the Sprague's road section. Upon his marriage to Margaret Sudden, who predeceased him 17 years ago, he took up farming on the farm now occupied by John T. Taylor. Fifteen years later, the family removed to the farm now occupied by Bruce Dawson on the Ayr - Wrigley's Corners road. Here they resided for a further 15 years. Shortly after the death of his wife, Mr. Riddell gave up farming, and during the intervening period had been residing with his sons and daughters in this vicinity and in Alberta.

He attended Knox United Church and was esteemed as a good friend and neighbor.

He is survived by three sons and three daughters, as follows: Walter and Norman, Gleischen, Alberta; Henry, Viking, Alberta; Mrs. William Ritchie, ,North Dumfries; Mrs. Ivan R,. Hall and Mrs. Irvine J. Campbell. Blenheim. One son, Robert, was killed overseas in the great war, and another son. John. died in the west. He is also survived by two sisters and a brother Scotland and one brother in the west.

The Funeral

There was a large attendance of old friends and neighbors at the funeral, which took place to the Ayr Cemetery on. Monday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Currie had charge of the services, and Richard Baxter sang the beautiful hymn, "The Lord is My Shepherd." The pallbearers were: John W. Bell. Ayr; Lyon Findlater, Henderson Rutherford and William Ritchie, North Dumfries; Ivan R. Hall and Irvine J. Campbell, Blenheim.

The Ayr News Dec 16 1937 pg 8

William married Margaret Young Sudden Sep 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Sudden and Helen Ford) was born CALC 17 Oct 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1920, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Sep 1920, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Lawson Ritchie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199123
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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RITCHIE, Janet

After a lengthy illness, at the Victoria Nursing Home, Ayr, on Thursday, June 19, 1975, Janet Ritchie, of Ayr, in her 91st year. Dearly beloved wife of the late William Ritchie; dear sister of Mrs. Ivan (Ellen) Hall of Ayr, Mrs. Irvin (Mary) Campbell of Drumbo, Walter and Norman Riddell, both of Calgary, Alta. and Henry Riddell of Bright. Resting at the Glendinning Funeral Home, Plattsville, from where a private funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Ayr cemetery. Rev. D. E. Willis of Ayr will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Jun 1975 pg 33

Janet married William Robert Ritchie 14 Apr 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Robert Ritchie and Janet Renwick) was born 4 Apr 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Oct 1964, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183049699
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131171
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In Loving Memory Died, In Cranbrook, British Columbia, on Tuesday, April 16th, 1907, John S. Riddell, Eldest son of William and Maggie Riddell, In his 21st year. The Funeral Will take place from his father's residence, Lot 28, Con. 7 , North Dumfries, on Wednesday, April 24, At 3 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287398
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1975, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56682916
• Military: WW1
• Residence: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199120
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 151st Battalion / 187th Battalion / 21st Reserve / 59th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #624623
• Misfortune: 1917; Killed in WW1

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• Name: Helen Ford "Ellen" Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339700
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1980, 45 Church St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Ivan R. Hall Passes

Mrs. Ivan R. Hall of 45 Church Street, Ayr, passed away in Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 20th. She was in her 85th year. The former Helen (Ellen) F. Riddell, she was born in North Dumfries Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William S. Riddell. Mrs. Hall was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr; the United Church Women; and a valued member of Ayr Women's Institute. Predeceased by her husband Ivan R. Hall in 1961; a son Robert Roy; a grandson Dwight Harmer; four brothers Walter, John, Robert and Henry Riddell; and a sister Mrs. William (Janet) Ritchie. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Gerald (Marjorie) Harmer of Plattsville and Mrs. Roland (Isabel) Brighton of RR 4, Bright; five grand-children; five great-grandchildren; a brother Norman Riddell of Calgary; and a sister Mrs. Irvine (Mary) Campbell of Kitchener. Resting at the Glendinning Funeral Home, Plattsville, this evening (Mon.) from 7 to 9 p.m. Private funeral service will be held on Tuesday. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Jul 21 1980 pg 6

Helen married Ivan Robson Hall 8 Sep 1915, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ivan (son of Andrew Young Hall and Keziah Isabell "Kitty Bell" Robson) was born 28 Nov 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Kathryn "Kathryn" Campbell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338944
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1975, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Campbell, Kathryn - After a lengthy illness, at Hilltop Manor Nursing Home, Cambridge (G), on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1984, Mary Kathryn (Riddell) Campbell, formerly of the 10th Concession of Blenheim Township, in her 87th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Irvin Campbell (1971); dear mother of John Campbell of Ayr and Mrs. Ralph (Catharine) Knight of RR 3, Brantford Also survived by four grandchildren, Caroline and Colin Campbell of Ayr and Donald and Christine Knight of Brantford and one brother, Norman Riddell of Calgary. Resting at the Rumble Funeral Home, Princeton, with visitation on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9, where the funeral service will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Sep 12 1984 pg E15

Mary — Irvine John Campbell. Irvine (son of John Campbell and Janet Hunter Laurie) was born 22 Feb 1897, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1971, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Apr 1971, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199122
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1977, RR4 Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario

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Henry Scott Riddell of RR 4, Bright, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on April 19, 1977. He was in his 76th year. Born on Sprague Road, North Dumfries, he was the son of, the late Margaret Sudden and William Scott Riddell. Mr. Riddell travelled West in 1921and there married Enid Crane in 1930. He farmed at Loyalist, Alberta until 1943 and then moved back east to the 12th concession of Blenheim where he resided until his death. Surviving are his wife Enid, daughters Mrs. William Skinner (Connie) of Newmarket, Mrs. George Hagen (Henrietta) of Kitchener; brothers Walter and Norman Riddell both of Calgary; sisters Mrs. Ivan Hall (Ellen) and Mrs. Irvin Campbell (Mary); and 5 grandchildren. He was predeceased by son Henry on July 20, 1950 and brothers John and Robert (WWI) and a sister Mrs. Janet Ritchie. Funeral service was held at the Glendinning Funeral Home, Plattsville. Pallbearers: Doug Poll, Wes Simpson, Peter Simpson, Robie Taylor, Jim Caddy, Frank Aiken. Flower bearers: Jim Simpson, Howard Simpson, Bill Thomson and Bob Bullock. Interment was at the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 28 1977 pg 1

Henry married Enid Lois "Maud" Crane 1930, Veteran, , Alberta, Canada. Enid was born 31 Jul 1908, Jackson Hole, Wyoming; died 25 Aug 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Aug 2000, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Marjorie — Gerald Harmer. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340855

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R. Roy Hall Passes

A well-known and popular lifetime resident of the district, Robert Roy Hall passed away suddenly at his home, RR 1, New Dundee, on Sunday. A son of Mrs. Ivan R. Hall and the late Mr. Hall, he was born on the family farm near Perry's Corners where he resided until a year ago when he moved to New Dundee. In his younger years he was a talented hockey and softball player and performed for New Dundee teams. He was a valued member of Knox Unit Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Janet Lowery; one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Roberta) Schaus of Kitchener; one son, Ivan of RR 1 Ayr; his mother in Ayr; two sisters, Mrs. Roland (Isobel) Brighton of RR 4, Bright, and Mrs. Gerald (Marjorie) Harmer of Plattsville, and three grandchildren. Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) from Coutts & Son Funeral Home, Galt, conducted by Rev. D. E. Willis. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Nov 4 1965 pg 9

Robert — Janet Agnes Lowrey. Janet was born 1919; died 1974; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isobel Margaret Brighton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372848
• Residence: 1980, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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Brighton, Isobel Margaret - Passed away, after a lengthy illness, on Friday, July 9, 1999, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, Isobel Briton of RR 4, Bright, in her 74th year. Beloved and devoted wife of Roly Brighton for over 40 years. She will be dearly missed by "Beasly". Also survived by nieces; nephews and cousins and by her mother-in-law, Beulah Brighton of New Dundee. As the request of Isobel, there will be no funeral home visitation or service. Cremation will take place. Donation to the ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Research, 2025 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 4415, Willowdale, Ont. M2J 1V7 would be appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Glendinning Funeral Home, 40 William St., Plattsville (519) 684-7409.

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Isobel — Roland Lavern "Roly" Brighton. Roland (son of Lorne Clare Brighton and Beulah Dell Fried) was born 1932; died 5 Mar 2000, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Connie Riddell
• Occupation: nurse
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195512
• Residence: 1977, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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SKINNER (nee Riddell), Constance (Connie) Mary \endash succumbed, at the end of her 83rd year, to complications from pneumonia, on January 16, 2015, in Newmarket's Southlake Regional Health Centre. Connie was the determined wife of 52 years to Bill (predeceased by 4 months), committed mother of Pat (Mike Cocker), Rod (Michelle), and Bob (Laura), treasured Grandma Snooks of Waylon, Reilly, Wyatt, Dryden, Isaiah, Mason, and Peyton, and loving aunt of Scott (Tracey) and Rob (Melanie) Hagen and their sons, and of Heather, Nixon, Sara Jane, and Derek Apple. Born in 1931, in Consort, Alberta, later moving to her father's birthplace in Ontario, Connie completed high school in Galt, trained as a nurse at Hamilton General Hospital (1954), studied operating room procedures at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, and graduated from The University of Western Ontario, London. Connie went on to train nursing assistants in Welland and in Newmarket. Nursing at Newmarket's York County Hospital until her retirement, Connie was known as a no-nonsense head nurse, devoted to patients, colleagues, and attentive medical service.

A memorial celebration will be held at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street, South, Newmarket, on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. Inspired by her dear friend Marg Scott's zest for living, and dedicated to repasts with family and friends at Newmarket's The Buttery Restaurant, Daybreak, and Tom's Diner, Connie enjoyed being surrounded by life. Remember her tough yet tender, at times cup half empty yet always heart overflowing. Remember her perfectly, imperfectly, and often. Suggestions for memorial donations are the Canadian Diabetes Association, St. Michael's Hospital, and SickKids Hospital.

"Constance Skinner - Friday, January 16Th, 2015". 2022. Memorials.Roadhouseandrose.Com. https://memorials.roadhouseandrose.com/Skinner-Constance/2027800/obituary.php.

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• Name: Henrietta Christine Hagen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195513
• Residence: 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Henrietta — George Frederick Hagen. George (son of Henry Edward "Harry" Hagen and Nina Dekleinhaus) was born 16 Jul 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338770
• Misfortune: 1950; killed in accident

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Blenheim Youth Killed In Crossing Accident near Drumbo - Henry Scott Riddell, aged 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Riddell, 11th concession of Blenheim, was almost instantly killed at 7.30 on Thursday night when the car he was driving was struck by a west-bound C.P.R. freight train just north of Drumbo where the railway crosses the Washington road. - Tragedy Seen by Friend - The victim of the accident was travelling alone in the old model car, but a friend, Frank Habermehl, of near Plattsville, who was following on a motorcycle, was an eyewitness. With members of the freight crew, he assisted in extricating his companion from the tangled wreckage, but he lived only a few moments. Coroner Dr. H. C. McCaul of Princeton was summoned and advised that an inquest was unnecessary. - Returning from Near Drumbo - Earlier in the evening, Habermehl had driven Riddell to a spot near Drumbo on the 7th concession of Blenheim, where Riddell's car had stalled the previous evening. Riddell succeeded in starting the vehicle and was returning home, followed by Habermehl on the motorcycle. The car was hurled across the track into a fence by the impact, clipping off several posts and completely wrecking the automobile. Riddell, who was employed in the Canada Sand Papers factory at Plattsville, was popular among the younger set of the community, and his tragic death came as a shock to the entire district. He was born in the West in 1933 and moved with the family to their farm in Blenheim some six year ago. Surviving, besides his parents, are two sisters, Constance and Henrietta, at home, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Crane, in Alberta. Mrs. Ivan R. Hall, Mrs. I. J. Campbell and Mrs. William Ritchie, of this community, are aunts of the youth. - The Funeral - The funeral took place from the family residence on Saturday, with Rev. Gordon Kaiser of Plattsville officiating. Interment was made In Ayr cemetery. The pallbearers were: Frank Habermehl, Al Ableson, Glen Hofstetter, George Paulnitz, Douglas Poll and Ray Dougherty.

Scene of Other Accidents

In connection with the fatality, it is understood other accidents have occurred at this same crossing in past years.

The Ayr News Jul 27 1950 pg 1

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• Name: Roberta A. Schaus
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340857
• Residence: 1999, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Roberta — Schaus. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340722
• Residence: 1976, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Ivan T. Hall

Former Ayr resident, Ivan Thomas Hall, died suddenly at his home in Woodstock on Sunday, October 3rd, 1999. He was in his 54th year. Born in Kitchener he was the son of the late Janet Agnes Lowry and Robert Roy Hall. Survived by his wife, Gail Stafford; two daughters, Lori Hall and Julie and her husband, Willy Connolly; grandchildren, Heather Harkness and Cassidy Connolly, all of Ayr; friends, Shauna, Shane and Alex, Jason Rae and sister, Roberta Schaus of Kitchener. Friends will be received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private family funeral service will be held. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 6 Oct 1999 pg 14

Ivan — Elizabeth E. "Beth" Hall. Elizabeth (daughter of William Gillies Hall and Mildred B. Lowndes) was born 1945; died 26 Sep 2020; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ivan — Gail Stafford. [Group Sheet]