James Robert Wood

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232049873
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352438
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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JAMES WOOD

Died at Hamilton General Hospital, Sunday, Oct, 6. James Robert Wood, beloved husband of Elizabeth Little Henderson, in his 59th year. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock from the late residence on the Breslau Road. Interment in Preston Cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 7 Oct 1935 pg 13

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In Memoriam Died At Hamilton General Hospital, on Sunday, October 6th, 1935 James Robert Wood Beloved husband of Elizabeth L. Henderson In his 59th year. The Funeral Will be held from his late residence, Breslau Road, on Tuesday, Ocober [sic] 8th, at 2.30 p.m. Interment in Preston Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

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James Wood Passes Away
AFTER OPERATION
Waterloo County Farmer In 59th Year

PRESTON, Oct. 7.-Death removed one of Waterloo County's most prominent citizens in the person of James R. Wood, of Preston, whose death occurred in the Hamilton General Hospital following an illness of six days while recuperating from an emergency operation. He was in his 59th year, 52 years of which were spent here.

The deceased, through his active interest for the promotion of farming conditions, enthusiastic work in county and township matters, had been popularly known and highly respected throughout the entire county. Born in Winterbourne, Ont., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James S. Wood, he moved to the farm which he operated until his death on the outskirts of the municipality when he was seven years of age. He followed the occupation of a farmer his entire life and in this business kept up with the times, his farm being a model for the county.

Deceased was also interested in the progress of the county and at the time of his death was deputy reeve of the Waterloo Township Council. He served for many years on the municipal board and also on the county council, being a member of the latter body at the time of his death. Mr. Wood was an ardent member of Knox Presbyterian Church and held many positions in the church, being an elder at the time of his death.

Surviving are his widow, one son, Robert, at home; four daughters. Elizabeth, New Dundee; Janet, Dickie Settlement; Helen, at home; Margaret, of Preston: one brother, William Wood, of Laverne, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. D. W. Elsley, of Hamilton; Miss Mary Wood. Preston; Miss Jessie Wood, Baltimore, Maryland: one niece, Mrs. Tariton, of Hamilton. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon,

James married Elizabeth Little "Libby" Henderson 14 Oct 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Henderson and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Little) was born 22 Sep 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1975, Collingwood, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried 2 Aug 1975, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Ruth "Ruth" Hill
• Name: Ruth Wood
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352440
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Elizabeth — Robert Addison "Addison" Hill. Robert (son of Samuel James Hill and Sarah Jane Bride) was born 29 Jun 1904, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1964, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Hepburn Pleasance
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352441

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PLEASANCE, Janet Hepburn (nee Wood) - Passed away on Saturday November 13, 2010 at the Wintson Park Retirement Home, Kitchener. Born on the 11th of February 1912, Mrs. Janet Pleasance in her 99th year was the beloved wife of the late George H. Pleasance. She leaves her family of Joan (Peter) Roberts and their children Alison (Jeremy) Gardner, and Kathleen Roberts all of Colorado, USA. She is survived by her sister in law Marion Wood and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the last of her family having been predeceased by three sisters and one brother. During her lifetime she was involved with the Norfolk General Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, Simcoe Seniors Club, Eva Brook Donly Museum and the Simcoe Curling Club. She was also a member of St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, Simcoe. Friends are invited to visit from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Friday November 19, 2010 at ST. PAULS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 85 Lot St., Simcoe. Where Janet's service will be held at 2:00 PM. Reverend Ian Shaw officiating. Cremation to follow with interment at Collingwood Presbyterian Cemetery.

Janet — George H. Pleasance. George was born 1910; died 27 Feb 1987; was buried , Collingwood Presbyterian Church Cemetery, , Simcoe Co. Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Isabel Fraser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352442

Helen — Alexander Munro "Munro" Fraser. Alexander (son of Richard Munro Fraser and Bessie Flemming Linton) was born 4 Jun 1913, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352443

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352444

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WOOD, Robert

Of Kitchener Road, Cambridge, on November 25, 1992, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Marion Sharman; dear father of Marian Comeau, Margaret (Mrs. Paul Stauffer), Jan (Mrs. Jamie Robertson) and Jim Wood. Lovingly remembered by 10 grandchildren, Dean and Dan Comeau, Jessica, Robert and James Wood, Sarah, Matthew and Wood Stauffer, Steven and Elizabeth Robertson. Also survived by three sisters, Janet Pleasance, Helen (Mrs. Munro Fraser) and Margaret Wood. Predeceased by his mother and father and one sister, Elizabeth Hill. Robert was born in Cambridge (Preston) and was a retired trainman from the Grand River and CPR Railway. A member and past elder of Knox Preston Presbyterian Church, life member of the Pioneer and Galt Sportsman Club, Ancient Mariners Canoe Club, Galt Swinging Eights and a member of the senior citizens of Preston. Friends will be received at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, today (Thursday) from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral and committal service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28, 1992 at Knox Preston Presbyterian Church, Cambridge at 1: 30 p.m. with Rev. Al Beaton officiating. Interment in Preston Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 26 Nov 1992 pg A11

Robert — Marion Catherine Sharman. Marion was born 27 Dec 1924, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 2016, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352448

R. — Olive M. Gibson. [Group Sheet]