John Lillico

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A Fine Old Pioneer

Passing of John Lillico, a Prominent Resident of Blenheim - Sentinel-Review, April 24)

The news was received from Drumbo today of the death of Mr. John Lillico, one of the best known and most prominent residents of the Township of Blenheim. Mr. Lillico had been hale and hearty until about six months ago, since which time he has been confined entirely to his home. Old age was the probable cause of death, he being 86 years of age. Mr. Lillico was a member of an intelligent, God-fearing family of five sons and three daughters, who came from Scotland many years ago and settled on Lot 5 in the 10th Con. of Blenheim, when the township was .almost a wilderness. Douglas Lillico, the father of the deceased, was one of the first settlers of the Township of Blenheim, and John Lillico was the last survivor of his five sons. By hard work and intelligent management all of the members of the family prospered, the descendants now being scattered over the northern part of Blenheim and owning some of the very finest farms. Douglas Lillico, the present reeve of Blenheim is a nephew of deceased. A sister, Miss Mary of the 11th con. of Blenheim, survives him. His wife predeceased him quite at number of years ago. Deceased took an active interest in the political history of the country and was well informed in all political matters. He was one of the strong and earnest supporters of the Liberal party and was well known for the argumentative manner in which he could support the positions which he took on the great political questions of the day. He also took a great interest in municipal matters and was, at one time, a member of the Municipal Council of his native township. He had lived on the farm, lot 11, in the 9th concession of Blenheim for a period of sixty years, being one of the early pioneers, and assisted in clearing the fine farm on which he lived and died. A highly respected family of sons and daughters survive him. One of his daughters live in Winnipeg and another is Mrs. H. Davidson of the 11thconcession of Blenheim Township. His son John lives on the old homestead. Deceased was a prominent member and supporter of the Presbyterian Church and was always noted for his punctuality of attendance at the various diets of worship at his church in Drumbo. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, interment being made in Ayr cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 30 1908 pg 3

John — Elizabeth Craig McEwan. Elizabeth (daughter of Walter McEwan and Janet Craig) was born 10 Oct 1823, , Renfrewshire, Scotland; died 5 Jul 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Craig Davidson
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Albert O. Nickerson Highly Esteemed Ayr Resident Dies in Simcoe

The death occurred in Simcoe on Thursday morning of Albert O. Nickerson of Ayr, in his 72nd year. Mr. Nickerson had been ill for several months and went to Simcoe to visit relatives several weeks ago with the hope that a change would improve his condition. He became gradually weaker, however, and passed quietly away on Thursday. He was born in Simcoe and came to Ayr some 44 years ago. For a period of 35 years he was employed as a moulder and blacksmith with the Hilborn Company and for the past seven years had acted as night watchman at the factory of the Hecker-H-0 Company, Limited. Deceased was well- known as an athlete and sportsman. In his younger days he was a proficient boxer and physical instructor. He also enjoyed skating and even of late years always managed to spend at least one night each winter at the skating rink. He was also a skillful angler and hunter. He was a charter member of Waterford Lodge, I.0.0.F., having joined that organization 48 years ago. In addition, he was a member of Ayr Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the United Church and, prior to the union, was one of the most valued members of the local Methodist Church, being a member of the Quarterly Board and Board of Trustees for many years. He was a man of many esteemable qualities and was highly respected by a host of friends. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Mary Anderson, he is survived by two sons, Wellington and Laidlaw. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Walter Scott, Jefferson, ? Indiana, Mrs. Mae Nickerson and E. F. Nickerson, Simcoe, and R. W. Nickerson, New York. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Sunday and was very largely attended. The service at the residence was in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, while the services at the cemetery were jointly in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, the Masonic order and the I.O.O.F. Members of the two lodges marched to the cemetery in a body. At the graveside the impressive Masonic ritual was carried out under the direction of Wor. Bro. Robt. L. Anderson, a brother-in-law of the deceased, while the members of the I.O.O.F. filed solemnly passed the casket and each deposited a sprig of evergreen. The floral tributes were beautiful. The pallbearers were A R. Melvin, Ben Woolsey, Jas. G. Fair, Joseph Gordon, M. A. Cochrane and A. G. Brohman. Those present at the funeral from out included: Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Nickerson, Misses Jean and Clara Belle Nickerson, Mrs. Kenny, Mrs. Mae White, Mr. and Mrs. Rae White, Mr. Beemer and Percy Carter, all of Simcoe; Thomas Laidlaw and Mrs. Ericson, Galt Mrs. Kenny, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, Brantford; Win. Hilborn, Guelph; T. Muir Anderson, Guelph; R. G. Lindsay and family. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Showers and family and Mrs. Showers, Sr., of Paris.

The Ayr News Aug 9 1931 pg 1

Janet — Henry Davidson. Henry (son of Richard Davidson and Jane Oliphant) was born 10 Jan 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Aug 1901, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Walter A. Lillico Passes - Drumbo - The death occurred in Woodstock Hospital on Thursday of a well-known resident of the district in the person of Walter Alexander Lillico in his 76th year. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lillie and was born on the homestead where he died, 11/2 miles north of Drumbo. He was a farmer all his life. He was a former member of the Drumbo Agricultural Society board and also the United Church board. He was the last of a large family. Surviving is his widow, Mary McLaren. There were no children. Burial was made in Ayr Cemetery co Saturday.

The Ayr News Aug 22 1968 pg 6

Walter married Mary McLaren 3 Feb 1904, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of James McLaren and Margaret Isabel Stuart) was born 25 Nov 1863, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1953; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Ann Isabella "Annie" Klosz
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Mrs. William Kloss Passes

The death occurred in Woodstock Hospital on July 5th of Annie Lillico, wife of William Kloss, 9th concession of Blenheim, in her 69th year. She was born in Blenheim and had lived in that township all of her lifetime. She was an active member of Willis United Church, Drumbo, and held a life membership in the WMS. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. Richardson (Margaret) of Toronto and Mrs. M. Cuthbertson (Grace) of Bright; one stepson, John of Drumbo; one stepdaughter, Mrs. G. Strickler, Bright; one brother, Walter on the homestead, and one sister, Mrs. Robert Bickerton, Winnipeg, Man. The funeral, which was private, took place to Ayr Cemetery on Friday. Rev. Dr. J. E. Hogg conducted the services, assisted by her nephew, Prof. Richard Davidson of Emmanuel College, Toronto. Pallbearers were: Hartley Bawtinheimer, Cecil Doxsee, John Clark, George Hamilton, Alfred Rutherford and Wm. Johnson.

The Ayr News Jul 11 1939

Jane married William Henry Klosz 7 Jun 1910, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1880, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1967, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 May 1967, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Church Leader Passes
Rev. Richard Davidson. Ph.D., D.D., Was Native of This Community
Suffering a heart seizure, Rev, Richard Davidson, Ph.D., D.D., principal emeritus, Emmanuel College, and president of the Toronto Conference, United Church of Canada, died Thursday morning at his home, 120 Madison avenue, Toronto. Apparently in his usual health Wednesday. Dr. Davidson engaged in preparations for the conference which opened Monday, May 29.

Retiring a year ago as principal of Emmanuel College, he had assumed work in the Old Testament Department of Victoria College.

Dr. Davidson was born in Blenheim township, near Ayr, 68 years ago. He was a graduate of the University of Toronto and Knox College; took postgraduate work in Toronto and Berlin, and taught on the staffs of Trinity College, Montreal Presbyterian College, University College and Knox College. At the time of Church Union in 1925, he was appointed to the staff of Emanuel College, Victoria University. He became principal 12 years ago.

He was prominent in ecumenical circles and at the time of his death was president of the North American section of the Ecumenical Council. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Montreal Theological College and Queen's University. A member of Westminster Central United Church. he was recently moderator of the congregation.

Surviving are his widow, Edith Mary Northwood Davidson; two sons, Flt. Lieut. Rev. Richard Davidson, chaplain in the R.C.A.F., and FR. Lieut. Craig Davidson, R.CA.F., Headquarters Staff, Ottawa; two daughters, Mrs. Wesley Flinn and Mrs. William Omand, both of Toronto. Two brothers, John Lilllco Davidson, Bright, and Henry Rufus Davidson, Ayr, and a sister. Janet Craig Davidson, Toronto, also survive.

The Funeral

The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Following a service held in Westminster-Central Church. Toronto. at 2 o'clock, the cortege proceeded to Ayr. A service was held at the graveside at 5 o'clock. in charge of Chancellor W. T. Brown of Victoria University, Toronto, assisted by Rev. J. W. Currie and Rev. R. A. Steed of Knox United Church, Ayr. The pallbearers were three nephews, Richard Davidson, Richard Barrie, Walter IL Barrie, and J. W. Lillico, Walter A. Barrie and Richard Baxter.


The Ayr News Jun 1 1944 pg 1

Richard married Edith Mary Northwood 20 Jun 1906, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada. Edith was born 1879, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1965, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Bessie" Barrie
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Mrs. Walter Barrie

The sudden death of Mrs. Walter A Barrie at Galt Hospital on Friday came as a distinct shock to her many friends. Deceased had been ill only a short time and was taken to Galt Hospital for treatment just a day or two before her demise. She was born on the 11th Con. of Blenheim 50 years ago and had always resided in that township, living on the 10th Concession since her marriage some 24 years ago. She was a woman of estimable character and was highly thought of by a large acquaintanceship. Deceased was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, viz: Walter, Richard and Douglas, all at home. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Henry Davidson, Blenheim; three brothers, Rev. Dr. Richard Davidson, Toronto; John L. Davidson, Bright, and Rufus Davidson, Blenheim; one sister, Craig Davidson, Ayr. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended.

The Ayr News Aug 1 1929 pg 1

Elizabeth married Walter Alexander Barrie 15 Mar 1906, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Walter (son of William Barrie and Margaret Lillico) was born 1877, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 27 Apr 1952, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1952, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Miss Janet Craig Davidson Passes - A well-known former resident of this community, Miss Janet Craig Davidson passed away on Tuesday evening at Hillcrest Convalescent Home, Toronto. She was born on the 11th concession of Blenheim, a daughter of the late Henry Davidson and Janet Lillico. She resided in that vicinity for many years prior to moving to Toronto some 30 years ago. While at Ayr she was a valued member of Knox United Church and of several of the women's organizations in the church. Surviving is a brother, Henry Rufus Davidson of Wilmot Valley, PEI. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ollie Davidson and Mrs. Walter (Bessie) Barrie, and two brothers, Rev. Dr. Richard Davidson and Lillico Davidson. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 2 pm from the Turner and Porter Chapel, 436 Roncesvales Ave., Toronto, with interment in Ayr Cemetery at 4 pm.

The Ayr News Sep 8 1966 pg 9

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Henry married Bessie Marshall 16 Jan 1924, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Bessie (daughter of Cameron Marshall and Mary Isabella Deans) was born 22 Dec 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Mary Richardson
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Margaret Richardson

Margaret Mary Richardson (nee Klosz) of Ottawa passed away peacefully on September 29, 2005, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa after a short illness. She was in her 95th year.

Born in Drumbo, she was a daughter of William Klosz and Jane Anne Isabella Lillico.

Survived by her daughter Jane Griffiths and husband Peter of Ottawa; daughter-in-law Barbara Robertson of New Zealand; and her grandchildren Annie, Jesse and Michael Griffiths, Celeste and James Richardson.

Predeceased by her husband Jesse; a son Michael; sisters Erma Strickler, Grace Cuthbertson; and brother Jack Klosz.

A memorial service will be held at Willis United Church, Drumbo on Monday, November 21, 2005 at 1 p.m. Interment Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Nov 16 2005 pg 11

Margaret — Jesse Richardson. Jesse died Bef 2005. [Group Sheet]

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Walter (Chub) Barrie

Walter (Chub) Barrie of Park Lane Nursing Home, Paris passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on Thursday, June 7, 1984. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Taverner; dear father of Mrs. Rod (Elizabeth) Conway of Brantford; stepfather of Donald and Robert Mason; brother of Richard and Douglas Barrie; predeceased by his stepdaughter Barbara Langs. Funeral service was held at the chapel of Beckett-Glaves Funeral Home, Brantford on Saturday, June 8th with Rev. L. Tweedie officiating. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 20 Jun 1984 pg 11

Walter — E. Patricia Taverne. E. was born 1912; died 1970; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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James Marshall Davidson

The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Davidson, Blenheim, in the death on Sunday morning of their infant son, James Marshall, aged 2 years. Besides his sorrowing parents, he is survived by two small brothers, Richard, aged 9 years, and Cameron, aged 3 years. The funeral, which was private, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon, with Rev. J. W. Currie in charge of the services.

The Ayr News Sep 6 1934 pg 6

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Richard Davidson

Richard Henry Davidson passed away at his residence, 29 Glen Road, Kitchener, on Saturday, January 26. He was 65. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Davidson, he resided with his family for several years on the 12th Concession of Blenheim west of Greenfield. Beloved husband of the former Norma Bulmer; dear brother of Cameron and his wife Donna of Guelph, Mary and her husband Robert Crozier of Summerside, P.E.I. Also fondly remembered by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tom and Elaine Bulmer, Edith Martin, all of Kitchener, Lenore and Albert Hardman, Hazel firth, all of Waterloo, Mary Israel, Harry and Dorothy Bulmer, all of Listowel. Rested at Edward R. Good Funeral Home, Kitchener, where funeral service was held Tuesday. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 23 Jan 1991 pg 11