Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Esther Gardner

Female 1875 - 1956  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Esther Gardner was born 29 Nov 1875, Drayton Bassett, , Staffordshire, England; died 1956, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Thurgood
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48219

    Esther — Charles George "George" Thurgood. Charles was born 1 Mar 1869, Islington, London, England; died 27 Apr 1947, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Florence May Thurgood  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Rose Esther Thurgood  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Sep 1897; died , Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Daisy Thurgood  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Nov 1898; died , Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Violet Emma Thurgood  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jun 1902, , England; died 14 Sep 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Beatrice Thurgood  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Apr 1909; died 7 Sep 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. William Charles Thurgood  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Dec 1912; died 18 Jul 1970, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Edith Mary Thurgood  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1915, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1992, Bellefontaine, Logan, Ohio, United States.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Florence May Thurgood Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1)

  2. 3.  Rose Esther Thurgood Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born 16 Sep 1897; died , Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rose Esther Whitmore
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199277

    Rose — Arthur Llewellyn Whitmore. Arthur was born 10 May 1898, Durham, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Daisy Thurgood Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born 8 Nov 1898; died , Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Daisy Renton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199282

    Daisy — James Jeffrey Renton. James was born 1902; died 19 Feb 1990, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Violet Emma Thurgood Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born 14 Jun 1902, , England; died 14 Sep 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Violet Emma Hilborn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48217
    • Residence: 1972, 158 Hedley St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HILBORN, Mrs. Violet

    Of 158 Hedley St., Preston, Thursday, Sept. 14, 1972, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Violet Thurgood, beloved wife of the late Percy D. Hilborn ; dear mother of George of Galt, Marion (Mrs. Percy West), Beatrice (Mrs. Fred Hennessey) and Verna (Mrs. Don Peer) all of Preston; also survived by 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three sisters surviving, Mrs. Leonard (Beatrice) Blacker of Renfrew, Mrs. Florence Thompson of Hespeler, Mrs. Edith Gregory of U.S.A. Mrs. Hilborn was born in England and came to Preston, 55 years ago, member of Knox Presbyterian Church. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, where funeral service will be conducted, Saturday, at 4 p.m. Interment in Hagey cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Sep 1972 pg 24

    Violet married Percy Daniel Hilborn 14 Jun 1922, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Percy (son of Thomas Hilborn and Mary Louise Coons) was born 4 Jun 1898, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. George Thomas "Blackie" Hilborn  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1923; died 18 Dec 1997; was buried , Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 10. Marion Hilborn  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1926; died 14 Jun 2014.
    3. 11. Beatrice Daniel Hilborn  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1973, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Feb 1973, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 12. Verna Hilborn  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1934; died 23 Apr 2015, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Beatrice Thurgood Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born 7 Apr 1909; died 7 Sep 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Beatrice Blacker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199287

    Beatrice — Leonard Henry Blacker. Leonard was born 29 May 1909; died 21 Nov 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  William Charles Thurgood Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born 14 Dec 1912; died 18 Jul 1970, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199299

    William — Elsie Joan Wood. Elsie was born 26 May 1920, Leicester, , Leicestershire, England; died 12 Apr 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Edith Mary Thurgood Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born 18 Nov 1915, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1992, Bellefontaine, Logan, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edith Mary Willi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199303

    Edith — William Harold Willi. William was born 11 May 1911, Armour, Douglas, South Dakota, United States; died 21 Jul 1972, Bellefontaine, Logan, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  George Thomas "Blackie" Hilborn Descendancy chart to this point (5.Violet2, 1.Esther1) was born 1923; died 18 Dec 1997; was buried , Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199271
    • Residence: 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HILBORN, George Thomas (Blackie) - Suddenly at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Thursday December 18, 1997 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Helen Hilborn. Loving father of Sandra Poll and her husband Earl, Carol Hilborn, Deborah Hilborn and Michael Hilborn and his wife Lori all of Cambridge. Cherished grandfather of Valerie, Wendy, Jeffery and his wife Julie, Vanessa, Kristen and great-grandfather to Connor, Jessica and Jenna. Dear brother of Marion West and Verna Peer both of Cambridge. Predeceased by his sister Beatrice Hennesey. Cpl. George T. Hilborn (Blackie) was a veteran of World War II serving in the Manitoba Dragoons and was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126 (Preston). Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be sincerely appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to Corbett Funeral Home).

    George — Helen. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Sandra Hilborn  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 10.  Marion Hilborn Descendancy chart to this point (5.Violet2, 1.Esther1) was born 1926; died 14 Jun 2014.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marion West
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194893
    • Residence: 1978, 156 Hedley St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Marion — Percy W. West. Percy (son of Jennie West) was born 1919, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec; died 15 Aug 1978, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Brenda West  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Linda Louise West  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 2018, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 11.  Beatrice Daniel Hilborn Descendancy chart to this point (5.Violet2, 1.Esther1) was born 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1973, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Feb 1973, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Beatrice Daniel Hennessey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199274
    • Residence: 1972, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1973, 464 Margaret St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HENNESSEY, Mrs. Frederick

    Of 464 Margaret St., Preston, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Saturday, Feb. 17, 1973, Beatrice Daniel, in her 46th year; beloved wife of Frederick Hennessey and dear mother of Patricia (Mrs. Howard Fraser) and Diane, both of Preston; also survived by one brother George of Galt and two sisters, Marion (Mrs. Percy West), Verna (Mrs. Donald Peer), both of Preston. Mrs. Hennessey lived all her life in Preston and was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queen St., Preston, where funeral and committal service will be conducted Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Interment in Park Lawn cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Feb 1973 pg 23

    Beatrice — Frederick Hennessey. [Group Sheet]


  4. 12.  Verna Hilborn Descendancy chart to this point (5.Violet2, 1.Esther1) was born 1934; died 23 Apr 2015, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Verna Peer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-383777
    • Residence: 1972, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    PEER, Verna

    With sadness and heavy hearts the family of Verna Peer, announces her passing at the age of 80, on April 23, 2015, in Cambridge. Now in the arms of her soulmate, Don, who predeceased her in 1991 and her son, Colin (2003). Loving and devoted mother to Brian, Ken (Patti), Keith (Maria), Sherry (James) and Susan (Brad). Dearest grandmother to thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Verna will forever remain in the hearts of her brother, George, sisters, Beatrice and Marion, friends and family. A Visitation will be held at Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge (519-653-3251) on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, from 1: 00 p.m., to 1: 45 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow at the funeral home at 2 p.m.

    Waterloo Region Record 25 Apr 2015

    Verna — Don Kenneth "Grumpy" Peer. Don was born 1931, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1991, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Nov 1991, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Brian Peer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1954; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 17. Kennth Peer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 18. Colin Peer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1957; died 2003; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 19. Sherry Peer  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 20. Keith Peer  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 21. Susan Peer  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Sandra Hilborn Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 5.Violet2, 1.Esther1)

    Sandra — Earl Poll. [Group Sheet]


  2. 14.  Brenda West Descendancy chart to this point (10.Marion3, 5.Violet2, 1.Esther1)

  3. 15.  Linda Louise West Descendancy chart to this point (10.Marion3, 5.Violet2, 1.Esther1) was born 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 2018, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Linda Louise Doucet
    • Name: Linda Louise Haggett
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194909
    • Residence: 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HAGGETT, Linda Louise Peacefully passed away after a lengthy illness at Lisaard House, Cambridge on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Beloved wife of Rick Harold Haggett of Cambridge. Mother to Bill Doucet (Robyn). Grandmother to Dayton and Brady Doucet. Sister to Brenda MacBride (Bob). Special friend of Susan-Marie Lachapelle. Predeceased by her parents Percy West (1978) and Marion West (nee Hilborn) (2014). Linda was born in Kitchener, Ontario and lived her entire life in Cambridge. She was formerly employed at Golden Years Nursing Home for forty-four years as a health care aid. Linda enjoyed the company of friends and family and long conversations. Her hobbies were reading, crossword puzzles, and traveling. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Resting at Corbett Funeral Home , 95 Dundas Street N., Cambridge on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 2: 00 - 4: 00 p.m. and 7: 00 - 9: 00 pm. Funeral Service will be held from the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment will follow at Parklawn Cemetery. In memory of Linda, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

    Waterloo Region Record 26 Sep 2018

    Linda — Rick Harold Haggett. [Group Sheet]

    Linda — Earl Doucet. [Group Sheet]


  4. 16.  Brian Peer Descendancy chart to this point (12.Verna3, 5.Violet2, 1.Esther1) was born 1954; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-385356


  5. 17.  Kennth Peer Descendancy chart to this point (12.Verna3, 5.Violet2, 1.Esther1)

  6. 18.  Colin Peer Descendancy chart to this point (12.Verna3, 5.Violet2, 1.Esther1) was born 1957; died 2003; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-385355


  7. 19.  Sherry Peer Descendancy chart to this point (12.Verna3, 5.Violet2, 1.Esther1)

  8. 20.  Keith Peer Descendancy chart to this point (12.Verna3, 5.Violet2, 1.Esther1)

  9. 21.  Susan Peer Descendancy chart to this point (12.Verna3, 5.Violet2, 1.Esther1)