Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Wilbur "Will" Brubacher

Male 1895 - 1974  (79 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Wilbur "Will" Brubacher was born 1 May 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Oct 1974, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52375645
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27450
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker, Rubber Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 21 Pink St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern

    Notes:

    BRUBACHER, Wilbur

    At St. Mary's Hospital, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1974, following a brief illness, Wilbur Brubacher, aged 79, of 51 Church St., Kitchener; member of Calvary United Church and the Senior Citizens Glee club. Beloved husband of Emma Haufschild; dear father of Lorne, Wayne and Evelyn (Mrs. Edward Mansz), all of Kitchener, Howard, Victoria, B.C., Russel of Campbellville; brother of Sheldon of Toronto; 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; predeceased by one daughter Ethel, three brothers, Morgan, Lyman and Homer. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today (Tuesday). Funeral service in the chapel Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev. Bruce Seebach officiating. Interment Woodland cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Oct 1974 pg 33

    Wilbur married Emma Catherine Haufschild 12 Oct 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of August Frederick William Haufschild and Mary Berdux) was born 1 Mar 1901, Rye, Lount Twp., Parry Sound District, Ontario; died 14 Mar 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Mar 1998, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lorne Elwood Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Mar 1925; died 25 Feb 2020, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Wayne Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Evelyn Jean Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1932, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Howard Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 2006, New Glasgow, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
    5. 6. Russel Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. Ethel May Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Dec 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 May 1925, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lorne Elwood Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilbur1) was born 17 Mar 1925; died 25 Feb 2020, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-378960

    Notes:

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorne Brubacher on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, in his 95th year. Lorne enjoyed a full and active life. He had a passion for gardening, fishing and especially barbershop singing. He recently retired as a volunteer at Sunnyside Home, after 20 years, and was an active member of Christ the King United Church. His sharp wit and humour are legendary. Feisty to the end, he lived at home until his very last days. Predeceased by his loving wife Vivyan, sister Evelyn and brother Howard. Dear father to Gale (Dave), Doug (Sue), Carol Stephenson (Al), Gary (Evelyn) and Tim (Heidi). Cherished grandpa to Beth Wilson (Jamie), Jackie Leung (Jim), Ewan Cameron (Alison), James Cameron (Jessica), Tara Wasilka (Anton), Ryan (Lauren), Nathan, Ali Ford (Brian), Phoebe Olszewski (Pat) and Max Naiman (Sharene). Proud great 'Grandpa B' to Nick, Ella, Ian, Vivienne, Kyra, Scarlett, Georgia, Olivia, Quinn and Ruby. Also proud 'Grandpa B' to step great grandchildren Cameron, Duncan and Jenna. Special companion to our loving and caring friend Cindy Mounteer. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Russell and Wayne (Sylvia), and many nieces and nephews. Our heartfelt thanks to the excellent doctors, nurses and caregivers at all the hospitals, and in his home.

    Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. Kitchener (519) 749-8467. Funeral Service in the chapel on Tuesday March 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment Woodland Cemetery. If desired, expressions of sympathy may be made to Christ the King United Church, Harmonize For Speech, or a charity of your choice (cards available at the funeral home).

    Lorne Brubacher - Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 (no date) Henry Walser Funeral Home. Available at: https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/lorne-brubacher/4118555/obituary.php (Accessed: 12 April 2024).

    Lorne — Vivyan Velma Hockridge. Vivyan was born 23 Feb 1926, Proton Twp., Grey Co., Ontario; died 19 Mar 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Wayne Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilbur1)

  3. 4.  Evelyn Jean Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilbur1) was born 3 Apr 1932, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Evelyn Jean Mansz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-378962

    Notes:

    MANSZ, Evelyn Jean (nee Brubacher) Passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, in the presence of her family, on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Edward of 65 years, who are together again. Loving mother of Sharon Szmkowski (Gary) and Bruce (Wendy). Much loved Grandma to Wayne Szymkowski (Miya), Melissa Szymkowski (Shawn Brent), Jennifer Mansz, James Mansz (Kerrianne), and Helen Alvero. Great-Grandma to Lilianna and Eva. Dear sister of Lorne Brubacher, Russel Brubacher and Wayne Brubacher (Sylvia). Predeceased by her brother Howard. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and friends. She dedicated most of her life to volunteering and was always involved with her community. In her spare time she tended to her roses with her dear husband, Edward. Evelyn's family will receive relatives and friends from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467 and from 10 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Faith Lutheran Church, 247 Westmount Road E. Kitchener, where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m.

    Waterloo Record, 29 Jan 2018

    Evelyn Mansz - Saturday, January 27th, 2018 (no date) Henry Walser Funeral Home. Available at: https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/evelyn-mansz/3415386/obituary.php (Accessed: 13 April 2024).

    Evelyn — Edward George Mansz. Edward was born 30 Oct 1911; died 23 Oct 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Howard Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilbur1) was born , Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 2006, New Glasgow, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-378963

    Notes:

    Millsville, Pictou Co., passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2006, in Aberdeen Regional Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Kitchener, Ont., he was a son of the late Wilbur and Emma (Haufshield) Brubacher. He was a resident of Millsville for the past 30 years. During his life he worked mostly as a salesman but also a fireman with the Kitchener Fire Department. His passions were reading, gardening, cooking, fishing and travel. He traveled throughout ca, the us, Mexico and S witzerland. After settling in Nova Scotia, he devoted much of his time to painting, becoming an accomplished artist. His art reflected beautiful rural Pictou County, his travels and his family. Surviving are daughters, Susan Brubacher (Peter Latulippe), Millsville; Michelle (Chris) Tupper, Coquitlam, B.C.; sons, Ward (Mae), Millsville; Warren (Janice), Squamish, B.C.; Dennis, Mexico and Vancouver, B.C.; grandchildren, Danille, Ben and Chris Brubacher, Alberta; Rob Brubacher, Vancouver, B.C.;Jason Bruba cher, Squamish, B.C.; Seth Tupper, Coquitlam, B.C.; Rebecca Acheson, Prince George, B.C.; Michelle Rendina, Switzerland; Amber Manning, Pictou County; Brooke Langdon, cambridge, Ont.; and Heather Klatt, Alberta; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Lorne ( Vivyan), Russell (Barbara), Wayne (Sylvia), all of Kitchener, Ont.; sister, Evelyn (Ed) Mansz, Kitchener, Ont. His wife, the former Theresa Jubinville; daughter, Dianne Gusset, and sister, Ethel, predeceased him. Cremation has taken place. A memorial gat hering will be announced at a later date. Donations in memory of Howard may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses or the Palliative care Society of Aberdeen Regional Hospital. The family would like to extend thanks to the VON, Dr. Farrell and the pall iative care staff for the care they extended to their father. Arrangements are under the direction of H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow.

    CHRONICLE-HERALD, Nova Scotia Publication Date: 12 June 2006


  5. 6.  Russel Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilbur1)

  6. 7.  Ethel May Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilbur1) was born 25 Dec 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 May 1925, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52375539
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144279