Jane Ford Currie

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• Name: Jane Ford Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24888P
• Immigration: 1852, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1886, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Jane Swan

The death occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Thomas Marshall, Roseville, on Saturday of Mrs. Jane Swan of Ayr in her 81st year. She was born in Scotland and came to Canada with her family when about two years old. The family first settled in a log cabin which stood at the end of Wm. G. Hall's lane, and later removed to a farm north of the village. Mrs. Swan attended the Reidsville school which was at that time situated on the farm now occupied by Menno Shantz. She was married 60 years ago and with her husband resided on the 10th and 5th concessions of Blenheim for many years. They removed to Ayr 45 years ago, where her husband predeceased her in 1908. She was a member of Knox United Church. Mrs. Swan is survived by the following family: Mrs. John Falland, Clinton; Mrs. Thomas Marshall, Roseville; Mrs. Isabella Veitch, Galt; George and James Swan, Ayr. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday.

The Ayr News Nov 12 1931

Jane married George Swan 19 Dec 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of George Swan and Agnes Ness) was born 1842, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Mar 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Aggie J. Swan
• Name: Agnes Jane Cress
• Name: Agnes Jane Folland
• Name: Janet Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24883
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Falland - Passing of Third Member of Swan Family in Less than Three Years - On Wednesday, April 21st, for the second time within a month and the third time in less than two and one-half years, death visited the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Swan, when Mrs. John Falland of Clinton, whose maiden name was Agnes Swan, passed away suddenly in her sleep as the result of a heart attack. Deceased, who was in her 64th year, was born on the 10th concession of Blenheim, and left Ayr about 40 years ago. After residing in Galt, Hamilton and Toronto, she had lived in Clinton for the past 17 years. She was predeceased by her sister, Mrs. Thomas Marshall, on Nov. 15th, 1934, and another sister, Mrs. Andrew Vietch, on the 26th March of this year. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son and three daughters; also by two brothers, James of Ayr and George of Chatham. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon from her late home in Clinton to the Ayr Cemetery, six members of the Lady True Blue Lodge, of which deceased was a member, acting as pallbearers at that point. The service at the graveside here was conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie, with J. C. Swan, George Swan, Moir Swan and George Swan, Jr., acting as pallbearers.

The Ayr News Apr 29 1937 pg 6

Agnes married John Cress 23 Dec 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Philip Cress and Janet Hutson) was born 30 Mar 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Agnes married John Henry Folland 27 Oct 1913, , York Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born 1871, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret P. Marshall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58235P
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Thomas Marshall - The death occurred last Thursday at noon, at her home one mile east of Roseville, of Mrs. Thomas Marshall, in her 59th year. Mrs. Marshall had been in failing health for some time. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Swan of Ayr, and was born in Blenheim township. Mrs. Marshall was a faithful member of Doon Presbyterian Church, and she will be sadly missed in the church and community. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Harold S. Osborne of Toronto and Mrs. Lorne Debrusk of Blair; one son, George Rae Marshall of Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs. John Falland of Clinton and Mrs. Isabella Veitch of Roseville; two brothers, George and James Swan of Ayr, and three grandchildren. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Walter Patterson of Preston conducted the services, and the pallbearers were: R. Veitch, D. Lockie, J. Henderson, J. Perrin, J. Bruce and N. Kaiser. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Friends and relatives were present from Toronto, Hamilton, Preston, Kitchener, New Dundee, Blair and Ayr.

The Ayr News Nov 22 1934

Margaret married Thomas Marshall 8 Oct 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of John Marshall and Janet Rae) was born 2 Jan 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1947, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Mar 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isobel "Belle" Veitch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73471P
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Mrs. Isobel Veitch - Passes from Sudden Heart Attack In Her 59th Year - Death came suddenly on Thursday night to Isobel Swan, widow of the late Andrew Veitch, Roseville, from the effects of a heart attack. Mrs. Veitch, who was 58 years of age, was born on the 10th concession of Blenheim, and after her marriage resided near Roseville for a, number of years. Upon the death of her husband, she removed to Ayr, where she resided until a couple of years ago when she returned to Roseville to keep house for her brother-in-law, Thomas Marshall, following the death of her sister, Mrs. Marshall. Deceased was a member of Knox United Church and was possessed of a bright and kindly disposition which won her many friends. She is survived by two brothers and one sister, as follows: Mrs. John Fallan, Clinton; George Swan, Chatham, and James C. Swan, Ayr. The funeral, which was private, took place on Sunday afternoon from the home of her brother, James C. Swan, Ayr, to the Ayr Cemetery, with Rev. J. W. Carrie, pastor of Knox United Church, having charge of the services. The pallbearers were: G. H. Lawrence, G. S. Dalrymple, Thomas Marshall, Albert Shelby, Robert Veitch and Wm. G. Edgar. Friends and relatives were present from Hamilton, Toronto, Galt, Kitchener, Seaforth and Clinton.

The Ayr News Apr 1 1937 pg 1

Isobel married Andrew Veitch 19 Jan 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of James Veitch and Mary Ann Hastie) was born 30 Aug 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1912, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jul 1912, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Honoured: Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swan Street in Ayr named for him
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195382
• Residence: 1886, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - gravel pit
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Member of Pioneer Family, George Swan, Sr., Passes

A native of Ayr district and a lifelong resident of this community, George Swan, Sr., passed away ion K-W Hospital on Saturday morning in his 84th year. He had been hospitalized for two weeks, and was progressing favorably when he succumbed to a heart attack. The late Mr. Swan was born on the 10th concession of Blenheim on September 28, 1881, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Swan. At the age of five years he moved with the family to Manley St., Ayr. He entered Ayr Public School on the first day it opened, having previously attended classes in the church basement. Mr. Swan was a member of one of the early pioneer families here. His grandfather, also George Swan, came to Ayr in the 1830's from Quebec City, by way of Ancaster and built a home on Griffin's Hill on Swan St. The street bears his name. The late Mr. Swan was employed by the CPR for 37 years, retiring at the age of 65 after suffering a serious fall. He was a Presbyterian by faith and at one time sang in the choir of the former Presbyterian Church here. Mr. Swan was a valued member of Dolman Lodge, IOOF, and one of the prized possessions was a 50 year membership jewel which he received some years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. G. Fluelling (Agnes) of Windsor and Mrs. R. Pelton (Isobel) of Port Credit, two sons, George of Galt and Moir of Ayr, a brother, James of Ayr, and eight grandchildren. His wife, the former Agnes Irwin, predeceased him in 1922.

The Funeral

An Oddfellow service was held at Coutts Funeral Home, Galt, on Sunday evening, attended by members of Dolman Lodge, Ayr, and Oddfellows from Galt. Murray F. Smith, Ayr, assisted in conducting the ceremony. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Andrew Denholm of Paris. Entombment was made in Ayr Cemetery Chapel. Pallbearers were: C. F. Buck, Dr. I. H. Caulfield, Erb Clark and Jack Brown of Ayr, Balfour Johnston of Paris, and Lloyd Johnston of Galt.

The Ayr News Jan 21 1965 pg 2

George married Agnes Moir Irwin 26 Oct 1910, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes was born CALC 18 Apr 1884, , Scotland; died 24 Jan 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195383
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Case maker - Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

James — Margaret Rankin Marshall. Margaret (daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret "Maggie" Oliver) was born 14 Nov 1887, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1966, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Mar 1966, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00115-7282.3009

Norman — Violet Louise Latsch. Violet (daughter of Orphan Latsch and Louisa Shoemaker) was born Jun 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24884

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58236
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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He giveth His beloved sleep. Died Near Roseville, Ont., on Wednesday, Oct. 15th, 1913, at 8.30 o'clock, p.m., Jane Ford Marshall, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall, aged 17 years, 9 months. The Funeral Will take place on Friday afternoon, 17th inst., at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her parents', to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58237
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-244202
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338423

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• Name: Margaret Swan Debrusk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-244203
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1972, RR3, Preston, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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DeBRUSK, Margaret Of Riverbend Place, Cambridge, formerly of Blair, Roseville and Kitchener, on Monday, May 9, 1994, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in her 84th year.

Margaret Swan Marshall, beloved wife of the late Lorne DeBrusk (1972). Dear mother of Donald and his wife Sarah of Corona, Calif., Howard and his wife Margaret, Bruce and his wife Marilyn, all of Cambridge and Mane of Hamilton. Lovingly remembered by eight grandchildren and 10 grest- grandchildren.

Predeceased by her parents. Thomas and Margaret Marshall; two sisters, one brother: one great- granddaughter and one son-in-law. Jack Dawson

Mrs. DeBrusk was Dorm in Roseville and was a lifelong resident of the area. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, this evening (Wednesday) from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, May 12, 1994 for one hour prior to the funeral service at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Gordon Griggs officiating. Interment in Blair Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

The Record 11 May 1994, Wed Page 9

Margaret — Lorne Debrusk. Lorne (son of Michael Debrusk and Annie Sterzik) was born 13 Feb 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Belle "Jeannie" Oliver
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73473P

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Death of Mrs. James Oliver - The death occurred in Ayr on Monday morning at 5 o'clock of Mrs. James O. Oliver, in her 25th year. She had been ailing for over a year, during which time she was given every care and attention, but all efforts to improve her condition ultimately met with failure. Deceased, whose maiden name was Jean B. Veitch, was born in Ayr, being the only child of Mrs. Veitch and the late Andrew Veitch. Of a bright and amiable disposition, she made many friends who will be much grieved to learn of her untimely demise. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a former worker in several of the Young People's organizations of the village. She was married over three years ago to James O. Oliver, who, along with her mother, Mrs. Veitch, survives her. The sorrowing relatives will receive the sympathy of the entire community in their sad loss. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon to Ayr Cemetery and was largely attended. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church, assisted by Rev. Mr. Waring, rector of Christ Church. The following acted as pallbearers, viz.: Messrs. Wallace Turnbull, Charles Ball, W. A. Prentice, Wesley Ennis, Erb Clark and Robt. Bain. The floral offerings were beautiful and numerous, giving mute testimony of the esteem in which deceased was held. Among those sending tributes were the Boy Scouts, I.O.O.F., W.A. Ramsay Co., A. A. A. A., Roseville Football Team, "Friends and Neighbors," and many others from friends and relatives.

The Ayr News Feb 12 1925 pg 1

Jean married James Orville Oliver 3 Dec 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Samuel Oliver and Margaret Bateman) was born 4 Jul 1898, Richwood, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 2 Aug 1983, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Agnes — Gordon Fluelling. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181113
• Residence: 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1989, 11 Elliott St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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George Robert Swan

Of 41 Elliott Street, Galt, a native of Ayr, passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 14th. He was in his 76th year. Born in Ayr where he received his education, he was a son of the late George Swan and Agnes Irwin. He enlisted with the H.L.I. prior to World War II and saw action in Holland during the war. Following the war he took up residence in Galt and was employed for 40 years within the lumber business, with Reid Lumber, which later became New Life Lumber, in Galt. He retired seven years ago. Mr. Swan was a member of St. Ambrose R.C. Church and the H.L.I. Association. Beloved husband of Louise (Urbach) Swan and dear father of Sister Celeste S.S.N.D. of Grassy Narrows, Ontario, Peter and his wife Susanne of Cambridge and Margaret (Mrs. Patrick McGlynn) of Corbeil, Ontario. Also survived by four grandchildren Rebecca, Liam, Ryan and Jason. Predeceased by a brother, Moir and two sisters, Agnes Fluelling and Isabel Pelton. Resting at the Corbett Funeral Home, Galt. Mass of Christian Burial, was held from St. Ambrose R.C. Church, on Saturday, June 17th. Interment in Mount View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Swan, Jason Swan, Murray Freiburger, Elwood Shaw, Peter McQueenie and Harry Merrall.

Ayr News 21 Jun 1989 pg 15

George — Louise Urbach. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340394
• Residence: 1982, 1061 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Moir T. Swan

An Ayr native, Moir Topping Swan of 1061 Queens Blvd., Kitchener, passed away in St. Mary's Hospital on Wednesday, June 9th. He was in his 66th year. Born in Ayr he was a son of the late George Swan and Agnes Irwin. He was a retired electrical millwright by trade, having worked many years for Sutherland-Schultz Ltd. Mr. Swan was an adherent of the United Church, member of Ayr Masonic Lodge, and served on the former Ayr village council. Ten years ago he and his wife moved from Ayr to Kitchener. Beloved husband of Velma Johnston; dear father of Moir Paul of Summerside, P.E.I. and Sharon (Mrs. Robert Forde) of Kitchener; dear brother of George of Cambridge, Agnes (Mrs. Gordon Fluelling) of Windsor, Mrs. Isobel Pelton of Mississauga. Also survived by five grandchildren, Mr. Swan was predeceased by a son, Neil. Funeral service was held Saturday at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 16 Jun 1982 pg 11

Moir married Velma Florence Johnston 1 Oct 1938, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Velma was born 1917; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339562

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SWAN, John 'Jack' - Peacefully, at the Village of Winston Park, on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, a longtime resident of Ayr, in his 91st year. Jack was a longtime Postmaster in Ayr, he was of Knox United Church, Ayr, Cambridge Lodge #188 I.O.O.F for 50 years, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #530, Waterloo, and a life member of Ayr Curling Club. He served overseas during the Second World War with the Canadian Army. Jack was a sports enthusiast as a former player and fan. Beloved husband of the late Phillis (1990); dear companion to Doretha Guthrie of Cambridge; also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews. Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel , Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland St. Ayr on Saturday 1-2 p.m. Funeral Service to follow in the chapel at 2 p.m. with Chaplain Lucy Graves of Winston Park officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery. In Jack's memory, donations to Knox United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp 519-632 8228.

The Waterloo Region Record May 23 2008

John — Phillis M. Rose. Phillis was born 6 Mar 1914, Newdale, Manitoba; died 27 Mar 1990, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Mar 1990, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Margaret — Patrick McGlynn. [Group Sheet]

Sharon — Robert Wallace Forde. [Group Sheet]

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G. Neil Swan Passes

G. Neil Swan of Water Street, Cambridge passed away on Thursday, November 6th at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt. Born in Paris on November 23rd, 1953, he was in his 22nd year. Neil had lived all his life in this area. He had attended Ayr Public School and Southwood Secondary School in Galt. At the time of his death he was employed at Canadian Tire in Galt. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moir Swan of Kitchener; a brother M. Paul Swan of Summerside, P.E.I.; and a sister Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Forde of Kitchener. Rev. D. Jantzi of Kitchener conducted the funeral service on Sunday at 3: 00 p.m. from Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt. Interment followed in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pete Olsen, Jack Napier, Don Griffin, Jack Brown, Glen t. Clair and Richard Kempthorne.

The Ayr News Nov 13 1975 pg 13