Margaret Winter "Maggie" Lake

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• Name: Maggie Lake
• Name: Margaret Winter "Maggie" Douglas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58170
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Mrs. Adam Douglas - The death occurred, after a lingering illness, on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, of Mrs. Adam Douglas, a highly esteemed resident of this village. Deceased, whose maiden name was Margaret Lake, was born near Glenmorris, her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lake, being among the early settlers in that section. She was married some 37 years ago and settled with her husband in Ayr. They later removed to a farm in Blenheim for a period of 11 years, after which they returned to Ayr some 11 years ago. She was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church, taking an active interest in the different women's organizations of the congregation. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Clare, and one daughter, Mrs. F. H. Dunn of Walkerville; also by two sisters and three brothers, viz.: Mrs. James Cowan and Mrs. A. McPhail, Galt James Lake, Galt; Thomas Lake, Cedar Creek, and Andrew Lake, Puslinch. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon and was very largely attended. Friends were present from near and far, including the following distant points, viz.: Detroit, Wingham, Hamilton, London, Mount Forest and Burford. The service at the residence was in charge of Rev. Patterson Hall of Galt, assisted by Rev. W. F. McConnell of Paris and Mr. Dowdy of Ayr. During the service Rev. Hall sang the solo, "There is a Green Hill," with much feeling. At the graveside the service was jointly conducted by Rev. John Taylor of India, a cousin of the deceased, who is at present home on furlough, and Rev. Taylor Munro of Kitchener. The pallbearers were: Andrew Taylor and William Taylor, Paris; Andrew G. Laurie, Andrew E. Laurie, William Bain and George Eaton. The funeral service was carried out is expressly desired by the deceased.

The Ayr News Jun 25 1931 pg 15

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Died in Ayr, on Saturday, June 20, 1931 at 4 p. m. Margaret Lake Beloved wife of Adam Douglas. The Funeral will take place from her late residence, Ayr, on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 2 p. m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

Funeral Card

Margaret married Adam Douglas 6 Jun 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adam (son of Adam Douglas and Mary Murray) was born 8 Dec 1861, Orchardville, Grey Co., Ontario; died 12 May 1941, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 May 1941, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Belle Dunn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58171

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Mrs. F. H. Dunn Passes

Mrs. F. H. Dunn (Mary Bell Douglas) of Windsor passed away July 24th after a lengthy illness. She was in her 82nd year. She was born in Ayr, only daughter of the late Adam Douglas and Margaret Lake. She was predeceased by her only brother Clare of Ayr in 1961. Survived by her husband Francis Dunn; daughters Ruth (Mrs. H. Wellington) of Windsor, and Mary Frances (Mrs. R. Barber) of Berkley, Michigan and one son Douglas of Markham; also 10 grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandson. Funeral services were held at the Walter Kelly Funeral Home, Windsor. Committal service and burial at the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Aug 10 1977 pg 8

Mary — Frances Henry Dunn. Frances was born 31 Jan 1897, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1982; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58172

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Clare Douglas Passes Suddenly

The community was shocked on Friday by the sudden death, as a result of a heart attack, of one of its most popular citizens, Clare Douglas. He was in his 62nd year. The late Mr. Douglas was born in Ayr, a son of the late Adam and Margaret Douglas. He farmed in this area all of his life, for the past 27 years on the place at the village's northern outskirts. In former years he was a noted breeder of horses which took many awards at district fairs and shows. Mr. Douglas was noted for his warm, cheerful disposition and was a welcome figure at many social events. He was a member of Knox United Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Mae Jean Huson; and two daughters, Mrs. George (Shirley) Mitchell, RR 3, Ayr and Marilyn at home. A sister, Mrs. Francis (Marybelle) Dunn of Windsor also survives. The Funeral service was held from his late residence on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles A. Bain, Erb Clark, Thomas Robson, Erie Sharp, William G. Edgar and Dr. J. H. Caulfield, all of this community.

The Ayr News Dec 21 1961 pg 1

Adam — Mary Jean Huson. Mary was born 14 Jul 1899, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jul 1973, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Shirley — George Mitchell. [Group Sheet]