Henrietta Sarah Paddock

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• Name: Henrietta Sarah Aikens
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29807

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AIKENS, HENRIETTA SARAH (Nee Paddock)

After a brief but painful illness from an attack of appendicitis, on Thursday morning, April 16, 1896, at the early age of 34 years, 10 months and 10 days. Wife of William J. Aikens. She had been ill for some time in the Guelph Hospital, where she went about seven weeks ago, for the purpose of undergoing an operation. She had apparently recovered from its effects and was brought home on the Thursday preceding her death. Mrs. Aikens, a devoted wife, affectionate mother, sympathizing friend and consistent Christian, is at rest. She leaves a precious memory. She was the daughter of Thomas and Eliza Paddock, was born and educated in Puslinch and had lived in this vicinity all her life. As the wife of William Aikens, whom she married about fifteen years ago, she established the home that has been the fount of hope and comfort to so many. Her's was a charming disposition, her's a nature so attractive, her's a manner so gentle, her's a life so full of sunshine, that all who came in contact with her felt that they have been benefited and blessed thereby. As a friend, ever ready with counsel and service and never wearying in well-doing. As a mother, alive to all responsibilities of her position, thankful, careful, with love as the great element in her life. She has left memories the most sweet and fragrant. Her bereaved family are her husband, one of Puslinch's most respected citizens and four small children, three boys and one little girl, the oldest is 11 years and the youngest 18 months old. The funeral was held from her residence in Puslinch on Saturday afternoon to Hespeler Cemetery, followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives.

-Information from the marriage certificate: Born c. 1863, she married William James Aikens, born c. 1854, son of James and Nancy Aikens, on May 7, 1884.

-Information from birth certificates: Children were William Albert (b. May 8, 1885); James Robert (b. Feb. 15, 1892); Ada Belle (b. Jan. 2, 1895).

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Henrietta — William James Aikens. William (son of William James "James" Aikens and Nancy "Agnes" Henry) was born 4 Nov 1858, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1933, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176748

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A native of Puslinch, suddenly, on Tuesday morning, [June 4, 1946], in the Galt General Hospital, in his 61^st year. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Aikens of Puslinch. For the last forty years, he had been living in Detroit. He was a butcher by vocation. He was visiting his sister, Mrs. A. Smith in Galt, when he became ill suddenly and was rushed to the hospital. Surviving are his wife and one daughter, Eunice; two brothers, Thomas and James Aikens of Puslinch; and one sister, Mrs. A. Smith of Galt. Funeral on Thurs. , June 6^th at 3 in Hespeler from the Stager & Co. Funeral Home on Galt St, with interment in Hespeler Cemetery. Rev. William Weir, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church officiated. Pallbearers: William Ross, John Leith, Wilson Aikens, Robert Aikens, Thomas Gilchrist and Thomas Ling.

William married Florence Dodds 25 Jul 1906, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Florence was born 1885, Copetown, Wentworth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167436

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At the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital in Galt, on Monday evening, June 19, 1972, in his 82^nd year, of Puslinch Township (R. R. #2, Hespeler). Son of the late William Aikens and Henrietta Paddock. Brother of Thomas of R. R. #2 Hespeler. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was born in Puslinch Township, where he resided all his life. Funeral service at the Nelson Funeral Home, 23 Galt St. in Hespeler on Wed. , June 21 at 2. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

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• Name: Adabelle Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-439216
• Residence: 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Adabelle married Alexander "Alex" Smith 28 Dec 1927, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander was born 1899, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29805
• Residence: 1972, RR2, Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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AIKENS, THOMAS MIDDLETON

Retired Road Superintendent of Wellington County, February 11, 1981, of R. R. #22, Cambridge, in his 95^th year. Husband of the late Ada Amanda Rife. Father of Wilson of Valgagne. Also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mr. Aikens was predeceased by two sons, two brothers and one sister. Service at the Nelson Funeral Home, 1766 Franklin Blvd. in Cambridge(H) on Sat. , Feb. 14 at 2. Interment New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler. He was a Wellington County Roads employee for more than fifty years, and retired as foreman in 1960. He had been in good health but was outside in extreme cold weather and got pneumonia.

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Thomas married Ada Amanda Rife 3 Jun 1914, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ada (daughter of John Rife and Annie Plugradt) was born 15 Dec 1887, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1949, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Robert Aikens
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44415
• Residence: 1949, Okotoks, , Alberta, Canada

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AIKENS, JOHN ROBERT

On March 17, 1960, in Edmonton, of Okotoks, AB, after a short illness, age 42. Survived by his wife, Christina "Chrissie" Lawrence; two daughters, Nancy Lee and Debbie, at home; his father, Thomas Aikens of R. R. #2, Hespeler; and one brother, Wilson, also of R. R. #2, Hespeler. Born in Puslinch Township, son of Thomas Aikens and Ada Rife, he moved to Okotoks twelve years ago. Previously, he resided in the Guelph-Puslinch area. Mr. Aikens was employed on the western oil fields. He was a member of Okotoks United Church. He was married in Guelph. Funeral service on Monday at 2 at the Okotoks United Church. Rev. Ian Holter officiated. Interment Okotoks Cemetery.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
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