Duncan Dewar

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174256643
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-296525P
• Residence: 1841, Logierait, , Perth, Scotland
• Immigration: 1842
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 11 Con. 3 Wellesley Township
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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ERESIDENT OF THE COUNTY 70 YEARS
Duncan Dewar of Welles- ley Passes Away--Well Known and Highly Respected


The funeral was held this afternoon in the village of Wellesley of an aged and highly respected resident of that place, when Mr. Duncan Dewar, aged 72 years, was laid to rest.

On Monday last, death Mr. Dewar from the village, removed where he has resided for many years Before moving to Wellesley Mr. Dewar lived practically his life all on the Dewar homestead. Third line. When two years old. he was taken there with his parents from Scotland, who were early pioneers of the county, his whole life since being spent in the county. He has a large relationship among old families, being related to Robinsons, McGillowees and the McDonalds.

Mr. Dewar was prominent in municipal life. He was a staunch Reformer. In religion he was a Presbyterian, being closely associated with that church at both the Third line and in the village. He was one of the most highly reisdents of the village.

He was an enthusiastic bowler, and will be remembered by many of the Berlin club. Always an ardent bowler, when illness seized him. some years ago, he was made hororary member of the club.

A widow and two sons survive him, besides one brother, Thomas, on the old homestead. Another brother Peter, predeceased him about twenty years ago.

Burial took place this afternoon at the Zion Presbyterian cemetery, which occupies a position on one corner the old Dewar homestead.

The Berlin News Record Thu, Jul 25, 1912 Page 1

Duncan married Catherine "Kit" McGillawee 9 Jan 1895, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. Catherine (daughter of Archibald McGillawee and Grace McDonald) was born 5 Dec 1874, Hampstead, North Easthope Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1962, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alexander James Dewar
• Residence: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52296
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Gunner, 64th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #335167

James — Ella Mae Freeborn. Ella (daughter of James J. Freeborn and Lillie May Thompson) was born Apr 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Linwood United Church, Linwood, Ontario
• Name: Anderson A. Dewar
• Occupation: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; plumbing and heating
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52297
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

DEWAR, A. Anderson

Peacefully, on Friday, Feb. 21, 1992, at his home, Nith View Home, New Hamburg, Archibald Anderson Dewar, formerly of Wellesley.

Anderson was born in Wellesley 93 years ago, son of the late Duncan Dewar and the late Catherine McGillawee. He attended Linwood United Church and operated a plumbing and heating business in Wellesley for many years.

Lovingly remembered by his wife, Florence Ratz, also of Nith View Home, New Hamburg, beloved father of Grace Houston of Mississauga, Mary and her husband Jack Pentland of Calgary, Carol and her husband John Dixon of Ottawa. Lovingly remembered by 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one brother, Alexander in 1983 also by two grandsons, Gary and Donald.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St. Wellesley where the family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 24 at 2: 30, Rev. M.J. Parr and Rev. Gerald Schwartzentruber will officiate. Spring interment Zion Cemetery, Third Line, Wellesley township.

Memorials to Nith View Home or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy for the late Anderson Dewar.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Feb 1992

Archibald — Florence Ratz. Florence (daughter of John E. Ratz and Mary Anne Fleischauer) was born 6 Oct 1897, Gadshill, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 1995; was buried , Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]