Peter Marshall

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Died In South Dumfries, on Tuesday, October 5, 1897, at 6: 40 a.m. Peter Marshall Aged 70 years and five months. The funeral will leave the family residence, Seventh Concession, on Thursday, October 7, at 2: 30 p.m., to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend. [Also in folded card form - same information]

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Peter — Margaret Nichol. Margaret was born CALC 22 Sep 1823, , Scotland; died 22 May 1899, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 May 1899, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Murray
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339851
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death Of Mrs. James Murray

Well Known Resident Passes Away In Her 91st Year, on Friday

One of the oldest and most esteemed residents of Ayr district died on Friday in the person of Margaret Marshall, widow of James Murray. She was living at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Erie Sharp, at the time of her death.

The deceased was born on. the Marshall homestead, in South Dumfries, the farm now occupied by Clifford Faus, on January 6th, 1852. She had lived near Ayr all her life. Her husband, James Murray, to whom she was married in 1875, predeceased her some 12 years ago. She was a member of Glenmorris United Church.

The survivors are: one daughter, Mrs Earl Sharp, one brother Anthony Marshall, Silver Stream, Sask.; one sister, Mrs. Robert Cochrane, of Ayr; also four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Besides her husband, two sons, John and Peter, predeceased her.

The Funeral.

The funeral service was held from the home of Erie Sharp on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 pm. Rev. J. W. Currie officiated. During the service Murray McQuesten and Stanley Archibald of Puslinch sang a duet, "Sweet Hour of Prayer." Many friends and relatives from surrounding points attended the last rites. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery.

The pallbearers were: Carl Smith, Glenmorris; Marshall Cochrane, Ernest Cochrane and Marshall Gil-lies, Ayr; Peter Pringle and Alvin Marshall, Toronto.


The Ayr News Nov 26 1942 pg 10

Margaret married James Murray 1875. James (son of John Murray and Ann Finlayson) was born CALC 15 Dec 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1930, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Apr 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Died, in South Dumfries, on Tuesday night, at eleven o'clock Jane, daughter of Peter Marshall aged 16 years, 9 months, and 21 days. Funeral. Tomorrow, (Thursday), at 2 o'clock p.m.., from her Father's residence, Lot 29, 6th Concession, South Dumfries, to Stanley Street Burying Ground, Ayr. South Dumfries, June 15th, 1870


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• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Thomas married Agnes Melvin 11 Apr 1889, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of David Lees Melvin and Mary Hoggart "Marsy" Hopkin) was born 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338810

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Died in South Dumfries, on Thursday, September 22, 1932, at 5.30 p. m., Isabella Marshall widow of the late John A. Smith, in her 76th year. The funeral will take place from the residence of her son, E. C. Smith, Lot 23 Con. 6, South Dumfries, on Saturday, Sept. 24th, with service at the house at 2 p. m. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Mrs. John A. Smith - The death occurred at the home of her son, E. C. Smith, near Glenmorris, on Thursday, Sept. 22nd, of Isabella Marshall, widow of the late John A. Smith, in her 76th year, following an illness of six months. Deceased, who was a daughter of the late Peter Marshall, one of the pioneers of this section, was born on the farm now occupied by Clifford Faus, and had always resided in South Dumfries township. After her marriage, over 50 years ago, she went to reside with her husband on the farm now occupied by her son, E. C. Smith, Glenmorris, where she remained for the balance of her lifetime, outside of a few years spent in Glenmorris. Deceased was a former member of Stanley Street Church here, but latterly had attended the Glenmorris United Church. She was a lady of many excellent qualities and was highly esteemed by numerous friends and neighbors. Surviving are one son and one daughter, her husband having predeceased her some six years ago: E. C. Smith, on the old homestead, and Mrs. Robert Guthrie, Paris Plains. The following sisters and brother also survive: Mrs. James Murray and Mrs. Robert Cochrane, south of Ayr; Mrs. T. A. Gillies, South Dumfries, and Anthony J. Marshall, Lee Cross, Sask. There was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Somerville, pastor of Glenmorris United Church, while the pallbearers were the following six nephews: Sherman Smith, Ernest Cochrane, Marshall Gillies, Morton Guthrie, Erie Sharp and Allan Pringle, Dunnville.

The Ayr News Sep 19 1932 pg 5

Isabella married John Alexander Smith 14 Mar 1878, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of William Smith and Eleanor Boist) was born CALC 18 Jul 1848, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1926, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 May 1926, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Died, In South Dumfries, this (Saturday) morning, at half-past ten o'clock, Peter, second son of Peter Marshall, Aged 32 years, and 4 months. Funeral. On Tuesday afternoon next, May 2nd, at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, Lot 29, Con. 6, South Dumfries, to New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. South Dumfries, April 29th, 1893^.

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Peter married Sarah Jane Gillies 25 May 1887, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John Gillies and Martha Jane Bell) was born 2 Nov 1865, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 Dec 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1955, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69623

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Died In South Dumfries, on Tuesday, June 27, 1944, at 1.15 p.m. Christina Marshall Widow of the late Robert Cochrane, in her 82nd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, South Dumfries, on Thursday, June 29th, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. "Jesus, I am resting, resting In the joy of what Thou art." Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Lifelong Resident Passes

Mrs. Robert Cochrane, South of Ayr, Was Member of Pioneer Family

A lifelong resident of this community passed away on Tuesday at noon in the person of Mrs. Robert Cochrane, one mile south of Ayr, in her 82nd year. Mrs. Cochrane, whose maiden name was Christina Marshall, was a daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret Nicoll, Scottish pioneers. She was born on the Marshall homestead, now occupied by Clifford Faus, and had resided in South Dumfries township during the whole of her long lifetime. She was a member of Knox United Church, but, owing to the condition of her health, was unable to participate in the activities of church and other organizations for many years past. Mrs. Cochrane, whose husband predeceased her many years ago, is survived by the following family: Ernest Cochrane, Blenheim; A. Marshall Cochrane, Ayr; Mrs. Charles Gunn and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, South Dumfries, and Robert Cochrane, Ayr. Also surviving are one brother, Anthony Marshall, LeaCross, Sask., and 18 grandchildren. The funeral will take place from her late residence to Ayr Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.

The Ayr News Jun 29 1944 pg 10

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MRS. CHRISTINA COCHRANE
By Record Correspondent

AYR. June 28. Mrs. Christina Cochrane, widow of Robert Cochrane, died early yesterday afternoon at her home, Lot 23, Fifth Concession of South Dumfries. She was 81 years of age. Mrs. Cochrane had been, troubled with arthritis fon many years. She attended Know United Church.

She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marshall, Surviving are three sons, Ernest of Blenheim Township, Albert and Robert of Ayr: two daughters, (Margaret) Mrs. Charles Gunn, Ayr, and (Mable) Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, Paris, and one brother, Anton Marshall Leacross, Sask. Two brothers and four sisters predeceased her.

The funeral will be held Thursday with public service at the residence at 2:30. Interment will be made in the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R A. Steed will conduct the services. The remains will rest at the home after Thursday noon.

Kitchener Record 28 Jun 1944, Wed Page 17

Christina married Robert Cochrane 18 Apr 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Samuel Cochrane and Christina Turner) was born CALC 20 Nov 1858, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1918, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Feb 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1944, LeaCross, , Saskatchewan, Canada

Anthony married Mary Christina Richmond 6 Feb 1908, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Richmond and Elizabeth Thomson) was born 2 Mar 1874, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Gillies
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338818

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Mrs. T. A. Gillies - Highly Esteemed Resident of /South Dumfries Passed Away Following Operation - There passed away in Galt Hospital on Friday, Mary Marshall, beloved wife of Thomas A. Gillies, Reeve of South Dumfries township, in her 67th year. Deceased had been ailing for a number of Years and an operation was decided upon as a final resort to improve her condition. She was removed to the Galt Hospital, where an operation was performed on Tuesday. From the effects of this she failed to rally and passed quietly away on Friday morning at 11.30 o'clock. Mrs. Gillies was born on the farm now occupied by Clifford Faus, concession 7, South Dumfries, and had lived in this vicinity during the whole of her lifetime. Her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marshall, were numbered among the old settlers of the district and were widely and favorably known. The late Mrs. Gillies was highly esteemed by a host of friends for her many fine qualities. While she took a deep interest in church work, and was an active member of the Kate M. Thomson Auxiliary, her chief activities were centred in her home where she will be missed the most. She was a former member of Stanley street Church and later Knox United. Besides her husband she is survived by three children, as follows: Marshall, Margaret and William, all at home; also by two sisters and a brother, Mrs. James Murray and Mrs. Robert Cochrane, Sr., Ayr, and Anthony Marshall, Tisdale, Sask. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended by many sorrowing friends and relatives. Those present included the members of the Brant County Council and the members of the South Dumfries Township Council, who attended in a body. During the service Mrs. A. M. Rice sang the appropriate solo, "To Thee I Fly." There were many beautiful floral tributes from friends and neighbors, as well as wreaths from the Brant County Council and the South Dumfries Township Council. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church, and the pallbearers were: Marshall Cochrane, Alvin Marshall and Erle Sharp, nephews; W. G. Hall, Collier Pringle and Carl Smith.

The Ayr News Dec 7 1933 pg 1

Mary married Reeve Thomas Alexander Gillies 27 Mar 1901, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of John Gillies and Martha Jane Bell) was born 11 Nov 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Jan 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1937, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Jun 1937, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339853
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Peresbyterian

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Death of John Murray

The death occurred at his home near Glenmorris on Friday morning of John Murray, after a lengthy illness, which assumed serious proportions about two weeks prior to his demise. Deceased, who was in his 46th year, was born on the farm on which he died, and was highly thought of by a host of friends for his many fine qualities. He was a member of Glenmorris United Church and always took a deep interest in church work. Deceased was married fifteen years ago to Annie Carswell, who, along with the following 2 children survive to mourn their losses: James, Isabelle and Catherine. He is also survived by his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Murray, and a sister, Mrs. Erle Sharp. The funeral, which took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Davies of Glenmorris, assisted by Rev. Mr. Carswell of Toronto and Rev. A. McRae of Brantford. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Robert Murray, Hugh McCartney, Allen Pringle, E. C. Smith, Marshall Gillies and Ernest Cochrane.

The Ayr News Jul 24 1927 pg 1

John married Annie Fulton Carswell 19 Jun 1912, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Thomas Carswell and Elizabeth Stevenson) was born 29 Oct 1887, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1975, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Feb 1975, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In Loving Memory Died In North Dumfries on Wednesday, September 7, 1904, at 3.15 o'clock, a.m., Peter M. Murray. second son of James and Margaret Murray, in his 21st year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 24, Concession 7, North Dumfries, on Friday afternoon, Sept. 9th, at 2.30 o'clock, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth.

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• Name: Maggie Murray
• Name: Margaret Nichol "Maggie" Sharp
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199171
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Margaret married Thomas Erle "Erle" Sharp 24 Sep 1919, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas was born 16 Mar 1894, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1970, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jan 1970, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287305
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Carl Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338807

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E. C. Smith Passes - Edward Carlton Smith, RR 3 Ayr, passed away in Willett Hospital, Paris on Monday. He was in his 91st year. A son of the late John A. Smith and the late Isabelle Marshall, the deceased was born and lived all his life at RR 3, Ayr. He was a member of the Glen Morris United Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Rose; three daughters, Mrs. James (Frances) Sweet, Galt, Mrs. Alex (Marion) Sutherland, RR 2, Paris and Mrs. Charles (Leatha) McArthur, RR 2, Galt; a son E. J. (Ward) Smith of R R3,Ayr ; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One sister predeceased him. Funeral service was held from Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt today (Wed.) at 3: 30 p.m. Rev. Dr. D. J. Mathers conducted the service. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Nov 6 1969 pg 2

Edward married Margaret "Maggie" Rose 20 Nov 1912, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 17 Feb 1887, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1974, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Olive Bell Guthrie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340076
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. J. Morton Guthrie Passes

The death occurred in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, April 26, of Mrs. J. Morton Guthrie, Ayr, in her 79th year. Mrs. Guthrie, the former Olive Bell Marshall, was born in South Dumfries Township, a daughter of the late Peter Marshall and Sarah Jane Gillies. Following her marriage to Mr. Guthrie 48 years ago, the couple farmed on the Guthrie Homestead, now occupied by Wm. Kinnaird, on the Townline, RR 3, Ayr. They subsequently moved to Ayr some 22 years ago, where they purchased the former John W. Watson home where they lived at the time of Mrs. Guthrie's death. Mrs. Guthrie contributed much to the social life of the community and was a great asset to the organizations to which she belonged. She was a life member of Knox United Church UCW, a charter member of the Ayr Women's Institute as well as curator of the Tweedsmuir History. She was a member of Knox United Church. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. James (Elizabeth) Perrin, RR 3, Bright; two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Hill (Martha), Welland, and Mrs. J. M. Witt, Jr. (Daisie) of Yonkers, N.Y.; also six grandchildren. Two brothers, Alvin Marshall, Toronto, and Wm. G. Hall, Ayr, predeceased her. - The Funeral - The funeral was held from the Coutts & Son Funeral Home, Galt, on Monday, April 29. The service was conducted by Rev. D. E. Willis, Ayr. The pallbearers were: Robert Stewart, Toronto; Thomas and John Hall, Alden Cochrane, Cameron Edgar, Ayr, and Allan Edgar, Paris. Flower bearers were: John Edgar and John W. Currie of Paris, Ernest Cochrane, Erie Sharp, Earle Smith and Marshall Gillies of Ayr. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 2 1968 pg 1

Olive married John Morton "Morton" Guthrie 31 Mar 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Guthrie and Elizabeth Morton) was born 8 Sep 1882, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174492
• Residence: CA 1918, RR2, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1925, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1960, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1972, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ernest married Margaret Wallace Black 29 Mar 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of George Douglas Black and Mary Smith Guthrie) was born 21 May 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marshall Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339317

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A. Marshall Cochrane Passes

A former well-known Ayr resident, Albert Marshall Cochrane, died at his home in Preston on Saturday following a long period of indisposition. He was born on the Cochrane homestead, south of Ayr, now owned by his nephew, Alden Cochrane, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane. In the early years of the automobile, he operated an agency in the building now occupied by Ayr Auto Body. He subsequently worked for many years at the former Hecker-HO Company of Canada at Greenfield. When this plant ceased operations during World War II, Mr. Cochrane was employed as a fitter with a Galt firm until a , muscular disorder forced his retirement eight years ago. At that time he moved to Preston. The muscular disorder eventually resulted in the amputation of both legs, but Mr. Cochrane bravely retained his good spirits and jolly disposition throughout the ordeal. During his residence in Ayr, Mr. Cochrane was a well-known figure in sporting and social circles. He was skilled at both curling and lawn bowling, and represented Ayr on many winning entries in these sports. He was a valued member and former elder of Knox United Church. Mr. Cochrane was affiliated with Ayr Masonic Lodge and served a term as Master. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Mary Stewart, are two daughters, Mrs. Ray Diefenbaker (Shirley) of Kitchener and Mrs. George Mellor (Goldie) of Brantford; a son, Calvin of Preston; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Gunn (Margaret) of Ayr and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie (Grace) of RR 2, Paris, and two brothers, Ernest and Robert, both of Ayr. Several grandchildren also survive.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the Coutts Funeral Home, Galt, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan of Ayr, assisted by Rev. Arthur I. Waters of Preston. The large attendance bespoke the popularity of the deceased in the community. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: J. W. Maus, C. W. Davis, G. H. Lawrence, W. G. Edgar, J. C. Swan and J. H. Dance, all of Ayr and district.

The Ayr News Jun 20 1963 pg 12

Albert married Mary Janet Stewart 16 Jun 1926, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 15 Feb 1891, Puslinch, Wellington Co., Ontario; died 10 Mar 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Mar 1981, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Christina Gunn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338330

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Mrs. Charles Gunn Passes

A lifelong resident of the community, Mrs. Charles Gunn passed away at her home on Swan St; Ayr, on Monday. She was 72 years of age The former Margaret Christina Cochrane, she was born on the Cochrane homestead, just south of Ayr, now occupied by Alden M. Cochrane. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane. She had been a resident of the village for many years, and was a valued member of Knox United Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are a sister, Mrs. Thomas Ritchie (Grace) of RR 2, Paris, and two brothers, Ernest and Robert of Ayr. She was predeceased by a brother, Marshall. Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) at 3.30 p.m., with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Aug 11 1966 pg 9

Margaret — Charles John Gunn. Charles (son of John Gunn and Elizabeth "Bessie" Myers) was born 15 Jan 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1974, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mabel Grace "Grace" Ritchie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338265

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Mrs. Thomas Ritchie

Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, Telfer Place, Paris and formerly of RR 2. Paris, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Brantford, on Wednesday, May 9th. She was in her 94th year. Born in South Dumfries Township, she was a daughter of the late Robert Cochrane and Christina Marshall. Mrs. Ritchie was a lifelong member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Wife of the late Thomas Ritchie. Dear mother of Robert and his wife Dorothy of Paris, Betty and her husband Earl Vanderlip of RR 2, Paris and Grant of Ayr. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by son, Marshall; sister, Margaret Gunn and brothers, Ernest, Marshall and Robert Cochrane. Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, where funeral service was conducted by. Rev. George Saunders of Ayr on Friday afternoon. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 16 1990 pg 16

Mabel married Thomas Irving Ritchie 6 Oct 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Robert Ritchie and Janet Renwick) was born 12 Apr 1890, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1975, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Nov 1975, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Stanley St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cochrane's Plumbing and Electric
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339301
• Residence: 1968, Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Robert — Mary H. Hoskin. Mary was born 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 2007, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jul 2007, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Marshall Gillies Passes Suddenly

A well-known district farmer, John Marshall Gillies of RR 3, Ayr, passed away Tuesday while visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Churchill, RR 3, Ayr. He was in his 69th year. Mr. Gillies had resided all his life on the farm on the 6th concession of South Dumfries, south of Ayr. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and the Ayr Horticultural Society. Surviving are his wife, the former Elsie Dyer; a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Mary) Churchill, RR 3, Ayr; a son, Bob, at home; a sister, Miss Margaret Gillies of RR 3, Ayr; a brother William of Paris; also one granddaughter. The funeral will be held from the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. D. E. Willis officiating. Interment in the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jun 11 1970 pg 9

John married Elsie Lillian Dyer 28 Sep 1938, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. Elsie was born 1906, Bad Axe, Huron, Michigan, United States; died 27 Mar 1995, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Mar 1995, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Miss Margaret Gillies

Former RR 3, Ayr resident Margaret Bell Gillies died at Telfer Place, Paris on Sunday, June 16, 1996. Miss Gillies was in her 93rd year. Born at the family farm she lived there her entire life until moving to Paris in 1973. Miss Gillies was a life-long member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and member of Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Club. She is predeceased by her parents, Mary Marshall and Thomas Alexander Gillies and by two brothers, Marshall and William. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, Mary and Roy Churchill of Paris, Bob and Barb Gillies of Ayr, Annette MacLeod of Brantford and John and Betsy Gillies of Paris. Also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 18 at 1: 30 p.m. Reverend Fred Hagle of Knox United Church, Ayr officiated. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 19 Jun 1996 pg 13

Margaret — Malcolm Bethune. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Frances Belle Sweet
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338272
• Residence: 1974, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Frances — James Leslie "Jim" Sweet. James was born 29 Jul 1907, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 27 Jun 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jul 1997, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary E. Donovan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339194
• Residence: 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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DONOVAN, Mary E. (nee Cochrane) - After a brief illness, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, on Monday August 6, 2007, of Kitchener, formerly of Ayr, in her 91st year. Mary was a graduate of Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital School of Nursing and a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener. Beloved wife of the late Leslie (1988); loved mother to MaryAnn of Kitchener; dear sister to John Cochrane (Sarah) of Brantford. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Earnest and Margaret, and brothers, Eldon (Beth) and George (Madeline). Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland St., Ayr, on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services to be held in at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener, on Friday at 1 p.m. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations to the Royal Canadian Benevolent Fund, The Lung Association or St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church TV Ministries 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 Aug 8 2007

Mary — Leslie Donovan. Leslie was born 10 Jul 1914, Abercynon, South Wales, England; died 25 Mar 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174486
• Residence: 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Alden — Elizabeth S. "Bessie" Hands. Elizabeth was born 7 Aug 1919, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 2004, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Oct 2004, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174494
• Residence: 1972, Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada

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George R. Cochrane

George Robert Cochrane of Cambridge, passed away Friday, October 27, 1995 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. He was in his 75th year. Born in Ayr, he was a son of the late Ernest Cochrane and Maggie Black. Mr. Cochrane was a retired high school teacher. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church in Cambridge. Beloved husband of the late Madeline Annie (nee Shaw), dear father of Douglas and his wife Barbara of Vancouver, B.C., and Dianne and her husband Robert Woodward of Calgary, Alberta. Loved grandfather of Dawn, Katherine, Amy and Stephen. Dear brother of Mary Donovan of Kitchener, Alden Cochrane of Ayr and John Cochrane of Brantford. Predeceased by a granddaughter Jenny Cochrane. Rested at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Cambridge, then to Trinity Anglican Church where funeral service was held Monday. Interment Mt. View Cemetery, Cambridge.

The Ayr News 1 Nov 1995 pg 14

George — Madeline Annie Shaw. Madeline was born 13 Jul 1921; died 19 Nov 1994; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/238539269
• Name: Shirley Christina "Shirl" Diefenbaker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-5021

Notes:

Died peacefully Saturday July 4, 2020, with her devoted sons by her side. Known to many as "Shirl" she was the eldest child of Marshal and Mary Cochrane (Stewart), formerly of Ayr. Predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Ray Diefenbaker. Shirley was a loving mother to Scott (Jola), Neal (Sue) and a doting grandmother to Mark (Shayna), Erica (Ben), Trevor (Christine) and Shelby. She is also predeceased by sister Goldie Mellor (George) and brother Cal Cochrane (Jean). Mom will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mom made many dear friends along her 92 year journey, whether it be people from her previous neighbourhood, co-workers at Sears, the "skating gang", friends made at Pine Lake, congregants at Trinity United Church in Kitchener, or in her later years, friends she made at Heritage Meadows Retirement Community.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the caring staff at Heritage Meadows and the compassionate nurses and doctors at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

Mom's wishes were that there be no memorial service or reception due to the current COVID-19 situation. Instead, immediate family will gather for a private interment.

Private cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street Kitchener.
As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation or Trinity United Church - Kitchener (cards available at the funeral home 519-749-8467).

Visit www.henrywalser.com for Shirley's memorial.

"Shirley Diefenbaker - Saturday, July 4Th, 2020". 2023. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/shirley-diefenbaker/4257541/service-details.php.

Shirley — Ray Diefenbaker. Ray (son of Eli Diefenbacher and Esther Christina Spies) was born 1926; died 8 Aug 2014, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: RR3, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338692

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Robert (Bob) Ritchie

Life-long area resident Robert (Bob) Cochrane Ritchie of RR 2, Paris, died suddenly at the Brantford General Hospital on Thursday, October 22nd, 1998. He was in his 77th year. Born in North Dumfries Township, he was predeceased by his parents, Mabel Grace Cochrane and Thomas Irving Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie was a former employee of Wabco Ltd., Paris and farmed for many years at RR 3, Ayr. He was a lifetime member of Knox United Church, Ayr. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; his children, Karen and John MacLeod of Paris, Marlene and Jim Miller of Baden, Pat and Glen Kahle of Kitchener, David, Doug and Ann, Mary and John DeMeer, all of Paris and Richard and Nadine of Brantford. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren and by his sister Betty Vanderlip of Paris and his brother Grant Ritchie of Ayr. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother Marshall. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, on Saturday, October 24th with Rev. Fred Hagle of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiating. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Flower bearers were Erin MacLeod and Dana Ritchie. Pallbearers were Ian MacLeod, Sean Ritchie, Ryan and Ethan Miller, Schuyler DeMeer and Neil Vanderlip.

The Ayr News 28 Oct 1998 pg 12

Robert married Dorothy Irene Kinzie 7 Jul 1951, , Ontario, Canada. Dorothy (daughter of Isaiah S. Kinzie and Sylvia Snyder) was born 30 Jun 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 2008, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grant Ritchie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338229

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RITCHIE, John "Grant" IrvingPeacefully, at Brantford General Hospital, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, of Ayr, in his 90th year. Beloved husband to the late Dorothy Ritchie (nee Freer 1987); loved Dad to Brian, John and Alan; cherished Grandpa to Kristine (Duane Hart) and Kelsey (Brad Yost). Also survived by his sister, Betty Vanderlip and sister-in-law, Joan Freer, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his two brothers; Robert and his wife Dorothy, and Marshall; as well as his brother-in-law, Earl Vanderlip. Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St., Ayr, on Thursday, February 2, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Interment Ayr Cemetery at a later date.

Waterloo Region Record 1 Feb 2017

John — Dorothy Margaret Freer. Dorothy (daughter of Edward H. "Ted" Freer and Mary Jane Main) was born 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jan 1988, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338266

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Marshall R. Ritchie Passes - Marshall Renwick Ritchie, RR 2, Paris, died at Brantford General Hospital on Monday, July 12th, in his 38th year. Mr. Ritchie was born and lived all his life in this district. He had retired from farming due to ill health. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Mr. Ritchie is survived by his wife, the former Hilda Clarke; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; a sister, Mrs. Earl (Betty) Vanderlip, all of RR 2, Paris; and two brothers, Robert of RR 3, Ayr and Grant of Ayr. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 15th, at 2: 00 p.m. from the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. Robert Stokes of St. Paul's United Church, Paris, will officiate. Interment will be in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jul 15 1971 pg 10

Marshall — Hilda Clarke. [Group Sheet]

Norma — Roger Robb. [Group Sheet]

Thelma — Robert Noble "Bob" Hopf. [Group Sheet]

Donna — Bruno Greulich. [Group Sheet]

Barbara — Roland Jonas. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338118
• Residence: 1968, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Gerald — Rita A. McKee. Rita was born 13 Mar 1947; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]