1859 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
1. | Mary Schwartz was born 11 Nov 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Mary Devitt
- Eby ID Number: 00108-6502
- Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
- Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
Notes:
Mary Schwartz, "was born November 11th, 1859. She is married to Aaron K. Devitt. They reside in the town of Berlin where he is engaged as cutter in the Williams, Greene & Rome shirt factory. Their family consists of six children"
Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
Mary — Aaron K. Devitt. Aaron (son of Dennis Devitt and Magdalena Keller) was born 17 Nov 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1947, Whitby, Whitby Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Roscoe Devitt was born 5 Jan 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1917.
- 3. Orton S. Devitt was born 26 Apr 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1957; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 4. Arvilla Devitt was born 3 Jul 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Adela Devitt was born 24 Mar 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Lola Devitt was born 18 Jan 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Armintha Devitt was born 16 Jul 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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Generation: 2
2. | Roscoe Devitt (1.Mary1) was born 5 Jan 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1917. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00108-6502.2
- Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
Roscoe — Ethyle L. "Ethel" Kellum. Ethyle was born 18 Apr 1884; died 6 Jan 1954. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 8. Earl Bruce "Bruce" Devitt was born 25 Jun 1908, Delhi, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 2001, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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3. | Orton S. Devitt (1.Mary1) was born 26 Apr 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1957; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Birth: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Eby ID Number: 00108-6502.3
- Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
- Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Labourer
- Occupation: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
- Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Foundry
- Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
Notes:
ORTON S. DEVITT
Orton S. Devitt, 74 of Kitchener, died Friday at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. He was a former employee of the Canadian Blower and Forge Company.
Mr. Devitt was born April 26, 1883, in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron K. Devitt. He had lived in Kitchener for the past 65 years.
His wife, the former Elizabath R. Ruppel, predeceased him. Surviving are two sons, Carl of Kitchener and Victor of Brantford; four daughters Miss Myrtle Devitt and Miss Mary Devitt, both of Kitchener, Mrs. Roy G (Catherine) Bauman of Waterloo and Mrs. David (Erma) Hoffer of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. John Farr of Thistletown and Mrs. Armintha Brown of Winnipeg; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The body rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where services were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. E. E. Hallman, pastor of Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Waterloo, officiating. Burial was in Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery.
Kitchener-Waterloo Record 21 Sep 1957 pg 5
Orton married Elizabeth Rosetta "Sadie" Ruppel 1 May 1907, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Justus W. Ruppel and Catharine "Catherine" Hertzberger) was born 20 Mar 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Victor Devitt
- 10. Helen Devitt
- 11. Carl Bertram Devitt was born 5 Oct 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 12. Olive Myrtle Devitt was born 30 Aug 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 13. Grace Mary Devitt was born 1 Sep 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1984; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 14. Alice Catherine "Catherine" Devitt was born 4 Nov 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 2014, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 15. Erma I. Devitt was born 4 May 1918; died 17 Oct 2010, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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4. | Arvilla Devitt (1.Mary1) was born 3 Jul 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00108-6502.4
- Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
- Residence: 1947, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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5. | Adela Devitt (1.Mary1) was born 24 Mar 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00108-6502.5
- Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
- Residence: 1947, Agincourt, York Co., Ontario
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6. | Lola Devitt (1.Mary1) was born 18 Jan 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Lola Dolan
- Eby ID Number: 00030-2354.6
- Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
- Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
- Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
Lola — ? Dolan. ? was born Abt 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Eveline Dolan was born Mar 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 17. James E. Dolan was born Nov 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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7. | Armintha Devitt (1.Mary1) was born 16 Jul 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00030-2354.7
- Residence: 1947, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Generation: 3
8. | Earl Bruce "Bruce" Devitt (2.Roscoe2, 1.Mary1) was born 25 Jun 1908, Delhi, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 2001, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Bruce Devitt
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168241
Notes:
DEVITT, E. Bruce - Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, January 14, 2001, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Earle Bruce Devitt, age 92 years.
Bruce was a member of Trinity United Church and the Mr. and Mrs. Club of the Church and a visiting elder. He had been employed with B.F. Goodrich for 40 years, retiring in 1974 and then joined Olsen Realty where he worked for 10 years. He was a past president of B.F. Goodrich 20 Year Club, the K-W Little Theatre, Western Ontario Drama League, past director of the Dominion Drama Festival and was a member of the Retired Business And Professional Men's Club and a Rockway Senior Citizen and the Marmel Club.
Loving husband of the former Grace Wendt (Kraatz); step-father to Gregory Kraatz and his wife Linda of Ancaster, Paul and his wife Barbara of Forest, David and his wife Sandra of Edmonton, Alta., Mark and his wife Carol of Waterloo, Lynne Korobanik and her husband John of St. Albert, Alta.; brother to Armyntha Wray of Toronto; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson also survive.
Predeceased by his parents, Roscoe Devitt and Ethyle Kellum; his first wife, Eva Cardy; two sisters, Lenora Scott and Helen Newman.
Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral and committal service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Robert Hyde officiating. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery and donations to Habitat for Humanity or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario may be made as expressions of sympathy. Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre.
Kitchener-Waterloo Record Jan 16 2001 pg B11
Earl — Grace Lynetta Wendt. Grace (daughter of Gustave Otto Wendt and Bervilla Cressman) was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 2009. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Carl Bertram Devitt (3.Orton2, 1.Mary1) was born 5 Oct 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225154
- Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
- Residence: 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Carl — Loretta Ann Durrer. Loretta was born 26 Aug 1906; died 5 Jun 1978; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. Ronald Carl Devitt was born 4 May 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 2012.
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12. | Olive Myrtle Devitt (3.Orton2, 1.Mary1) was born 30 Aug 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Myrtle Devitt
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74591P
- Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
- Residence: 1990, 305 Erb St. W., Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
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13. | Grace Mary Devitt (3.Orton2, 1.Mary1) was born 1 Sep 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1984; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Mary Devitt
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74347
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14. | Alice Catherine "Catherine" Devitt (3.Orton2, 1.Mary1) was born 4 Nov 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 2014, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Alice Catherine "Catherine" Bauman
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137739
- Residence: 1982, 43 Melbourne Cres., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1990, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
BAUMAN, Catherine Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, in her 101st year, at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre. Catherine was born November 4, 1913 in Kitchener. Loving mother of Sharon (Arthur) Reimer and Mary-Lynn (Philip) Dedels. Dear grandmother of Laurie (Joel) Lafleur and Eric Dedels; great- grandmother of Renee and Ethan Lafleur. Predeceased by her loving husband Roy, son-in-law Henry Dyck, granddaughter Shelley Dyck, parents, brothers and sisters. Friends are invited to share memories of Catherine with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday, August 11, 2014 from 1 p.m. until the service time of 2 p.m. which will be held in the chapel of the funeral home. Rev. Tanya Ramer and Rev. Philip Mathai officiating. Interment to follow at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Reception in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Condolences for the family and donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or a charity of choice may be arranged through the funeral home www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Special thank you to the staff of Johnston House at Columbia Forest for their care and kindness during Catherine's stay.
Waterloo Region Record 8 Aug 2014
Alice — Roy G. Bauman. Roy (son of Ira S. Bauman and Matilda Groff) was born 14 Mar 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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15. | Erma I. Devitt (3.Orton2, 1.Mary1) was born 4 May 1918; died 17 Oct 2010, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Erma I. Hoffer
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-175130
Notes:
HOFFER, Erma I. (nee Devitt) Peacefully and surrounded by her family at St. Jacobs Place on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Loving wife of the late David E. Hoffer (2009). Loving mother of son Chris and his wife Marianne. Wonderful Grandma and mentor to Jilianne and Jennifer. Also sadly missed by her sister Catherine Bauman. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Carl, Myrtle, Mary, Victor and Helen. Arrangements are entrusted to Robert Ruggle Funeral Home , 617 King St. N., Waterloo. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 9: 30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with The Rev. Drew Maxwell and Pastor Marianne Leach Hoffer officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Union Cemetery, Elmira. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Calvary United Church, General Fund or Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at (519) 888-7700. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.robertrugglefuneralhome.com.
Waterloo Region Record 18 Oct 2010
Erma — David E. Hoffer. David (son of David B. Hoffer and Lucinda Shantz) was born 8 Mar 1919; died 16 Dec 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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16. | Eveline Dolan (6.Lola2, 1.Mary1) was born Mar 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180853
- Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
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17. | James E. Dolan (6.Lola2, 1.Mary1) was born Nov 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180854
- Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
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Generation: 4
18. | Ronald Carl Devitt (11.Carl3, 3.Orton2, 1.Mary1) was born 4 May 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 2012. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-175128
Notes:
DEVITT, Ron Ronald Carl Devitt, age 79, of Stratford, passed away peacefully at Spruce Lodge on June 7, 2012. Ron was born in Kitchener, May 4, 1933, son of the late Carl and Loretta Devitt. Beloved husband of Helen (Jankura). Loving father of Susan Wilby (Jim), Diane Gingerich, Nancy Devitt (Jim), Robert (Susie), John (Sherry), Mark (Heike), Jennifer Devitt and Michael (deceased 2010). Grandfather of Sandy, Scott, John, Karen, Catlin, Dane, Lindsay, Jamie, Serena and great-grandfather of Avery. Also survived by a daughter-in-law Virginia Joyes, brother Jim (Ellen), sister Sandra Brandt (Paul). Lovingly remembered by the Jankura Family. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Gordon (Mary Lou), and a sister Doris Binder (Gerard). Cremation has taken place. Friends and relatives may call at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St., Stratford on Wednesday, June 13, from 12: 30 until the time of the funeral service at 1: 30 p.m. Reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society through the funeral home. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com.
Waterloo Region Record 8 Jun 2012
Ronald — Helen Jankura. [Group Sheet]
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