John Habel

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-322303
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, General
• Residence: 1921, 33 Chapel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

John — Luella. Luella was born 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1976. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-322305
• Residence: 1921, 33 Chapel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Tragedies Among Pioneers Are Told in Old Headstones

By Record Staff Writer

HAYSVILLE-The story of this district's early settlers is inscribed in weather-beaten marble near here. But there are few readers.

The stone tablets are the gravestones in an old, abandoned cemetery in a corner of Wilfred J. Habel's farm.

Most of the stones have tumbled or are tilted. On many the carefully chiselled lettering is barely legible. The ground is honey-combed with groundhog holes and knee deep in weeds.

The stones tell tales of long for gotten tragedies whole families of small children that died within a short time of each other mothers who died very young.

One stone proclaims proudly that the deceased was born in Scotland. Nearby is another that

wants all viewers to realize that beneath it lies an Irishman. A third stone declares in still larger letters that this man was born right here in Canada.

The names are a directory of this district's pioneers. There are Somervilles, Gilmours, Hayes, Livergoods. Other names include Guthrie, Melrose, Johnston, Laird Battler, Anderson, Woods.

Mr. Habel's 200-acre farm was purchased from the Canada Company by Samuel Johnston in 1840 for 10 Guineas ($29.40). The present owner bought it from Fred Walker in 1954.

First mention of the cemetery is in a mortgage made out in 1874. It specifies that a half-acre of the farm is dedicated for use as a burial ground, for use of people of any denomination except Catholics.

Samuel Johnston's brother, owner of the adjoing farm, gave a similar half-acre, so the cemetery comprises an acre in all.

It was a cemetery long before 1874, the stones indicate. A James Nixon, born 1799, was buried there in 1848.

Samuel himself, and others of his family, are buried there.

No one is quite sure who owns the cemetery now, Mr. Habel said. And except for some township spraying with chemicals to kill the brush, no one looks after it.

He would like to see descendents of these pioneers, or people with similar names, organize a drive to renovate the old burial place. It could be a beauty spot. Those long-forgotten settlers deserve to have their memory preserved and their last resting place protected, he believes.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Thu, Jul 30, 1959 Page 3

Wilfred married Reta Luella Wagner 22 Dec 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Reta (daughter of Charles Wagner and Laura Prange) was born 28 Aug 2016, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1993, RR2, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Nov 1993, New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-322306
• Residence: 1921, 33 Chapel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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HABEL, Lloyd H. On Friday, February 11, 2011 at Leisureworld Care Centre, Elmira, in his 93rd year, of Elmira formerly of Kitchener. Beloved husband of Jean (Leis) Habel for over 71 years. Loving father of Beverley Catherine and Gerry Coles of Elmira. Cherished grandfather of Cara Jean and Brad Janson of Kitchener and great-grandfather of Cole, Parker and Sidney. Lloyd is remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Lloyd was the last surviving member of his family having been predeceased by his parents John and Luella Habel, his brother Wilfred and his dear son Warren (1966). Lloyd spent his entire working career of 47 years at Kaufman Footwear keeping their machinery in fine tune. Lloyd's favourite hobby was restoring antique and classic cars. He was very active in the Sergeant's Mess in Kitchener, the Khaki Club in Wellesley and the Elmira Legion. Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service for family and friends to celebrate Lloyd's life will be held at the Dreisinger Funeral Home Chapel, Elmira on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Frey officiating. In his memory, donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The family expresses a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Chateau Gardens Assisted Living as well as Leisureworld, Elmira for the excellent care given to our husband, father and grandfather.

Lloyd — Jean Leis. Jean (daughter of Jacob Leis and Clara Seegmiller) was born 1921, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John — Jean. [Group Sheet]

Jeanne — Wayne Stere. [Group Sheet]

Connie — Douglas Dammeier. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406789

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HABEL, Gerald Roy Gerald Habel passed away on August 11, 2016, at the age of 72. Gerry was married for 51 years to Margaret Habel (Miller). Loving father of Christopher, Jennifer Mulligan (Brian), and Karen Hartleib (Darryl). Grandfather to Nathan, Hailey, Lauren, Dylan, Avery, and Reese. He is survived by sisters, Jeanne Stere (Wayne), Connie Dammeier (Doug), Winnie Habel; sisters-in-law, Ann Habel and Jean Habel; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wallace and Jane Miller, Evelyn and Neil Coulthard, Mary and Jerry MacMillan, Lois and Don Horne; his aunt and uncle, Audrey and Henry Hiebert, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, Wilfred and Reta (Wagner) Habel; brothers, John (Jack) Habel, Robert (Bob) Habel; brother-in-law, Howard Eichler; and nephew, Keith MacMillan. Gerry was one of the first students in Conestoga College's mechanical engineering technology program. For ten years, Gerry ran a family dairy farm in Earlton, Ontario. Over the years he was a welder, draftsman, trucker, construction supervisor, and machinery designer. His collection of premium Farmalls reflected both his love of farming and mechanical design. Gerry wore many hats in his lifetime. He was President of the Temiskaming Federation of Agriculture; Director of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture; Plattsville Masonic Lodge Master; Wilson North District Secretary; Grand Lodge Steward, and Director of the Ontario Plowmen's Association. A life-long musician, he played the piano, accordion, fiddle, and mandolin, and was a member of the Ole Country Mishaps band. Gerry led a life full of varied interests and will be missed by family, friends, and the Tractor Breakfast Club. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 20 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sebastopol-Tavistock. The service will include a Masonic ceremony. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations in Gerry's name may be made to Lutheran World Relief, the Masonic Chip Program, or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Donations may be made through the Francis Funeral Home at P.O. Box 208 Tavistock, N0B 2R0, by calling 519-655-2431, or at the church on Saturday.

Waterloo Region Record 15 Aug 2016

Gerald — Margaret Miller. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Beverly Catherine Coles
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125121

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COLES, Beverley Catherine Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at K.W. Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Beverley Catherine (Habel) Coles, age 69 years, of Elmira. Dear wife and best friend of Gerry for 46 years. Beloved daughter of Jean (Leis) Habel and the late Lloyd Habel (February 11, 2011). Loving and devoted mother of Cara Jean and Brad Janson of Kitchener and grandma of Cole, Parker and Sidney. Predeceased by her brother Warren (1966). Cremation has taken place. Friends and relatives may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Friday, August 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Beverley Catherine's life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, August 27th at 11: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Sunnybrook Hospital would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to the Care Partners team of Nurses, for their wonderful care and compassion to Beverley Catherine and her family. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

Beverly — Gerry Coles. [Group Sheet]

Karen — Darryl Hartleib. [Group Sheet]