David Brown

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58334
• Immigration: 1842, , Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Retired: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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In Loving Memory Died In Ayr, on Monday, Nov. 18, 1901, at 11 a.m., David Brown, in the 79th year of his age. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence Elliott St, on Thursday, November 21, at 2 o'clock P.M., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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David — Isabella Lillico. Isabella (daughter of Douglas Lillico and Elizabeth Taylor) was born 29 Mar 1828, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 23 Jul 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Jul 1895, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342033
• Residence: 1931, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death of David Brown

Oldest Native-Born Resident Passes in His 88th Year

The death occurred in Galt Hospital on Saturday morning of David Brown, oldest native-born resident of this community, in his 88th year. Mr. Brown was removed to the hospital for treatment in September of last year, his death resulting from pneumonia which he contracted a day or so prior to his demise. Deceased was born on Nov. 13, 1849, on the 11th concession of Blenheim, son of David Brown and Isabella Lillico, original settlers from Scotland. There were twelve children in the family, which was one of the most prominent in this locality. On April 6, 1883, he commenced farming for himself on the farm now occupied by Leslie McDonald, 10th concession of Blenheim, where he remained for a period of almost half a century, removing to Ayr on June 17, 1931. Mr. Brown devoted much of his time to furthering the interests of the church in this community. He was ordained to the eldership of Knox Church on the 27th day of July, 1879, along with the late David Goldie and John Edgar, under the ministry of the late Rev. Dr. John Thomson. He was a member of the session for a term of 58 years, a record which has seldom been equaled in the Province. During the following ten years much progress was made by the church, and in 1887 it was decided the old building was inadequate and a new church was necessary. Deceased, along with other members of the session and board of managers of that period, accepted a full share of the heavy labor thus involved, and the new place of worship was completed and opened for worship in 1888. His main interest, however, was centred in the Sabbath School, of which important, organization he was superintendent for about 30 years, resigning his duties in 1914 upon the occasion of the union of Stanley Street congregation with Knox. In addition to acting as superintendent of Knox Sunday School each Sabbath morning, he conducted Sunday school each Sabbath afternoon in the school house on the 10th concession of Blenheim. He was thus in control of the early religious tuition of hundreds of scholars who are now scattered far and wide throughout the continent. Mr. Brown never married, his household duties being under the capable direction of Miss Kate Teller for a period of 48 years. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Thomas M. Brown and Mrs. George Mitchell, Ayr; John J. Brown, South Dumfries; Mrs. John R. Hall and Miss Minnie Brown, Toronto.

The Funeral

The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from Knox United Church to Ayr Cemetery, preceded by a private service for the family at his late residence on Hall street. A large number of friends, relatives and neighbors were present at, the church service, which was in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, assisted by Rev. Dr. Richard Davidson, Principal of Emmanuel College, Toronto. During the service, two favorite psalms were sung, led by the choir. The pallbearers were six nephews, as follows: David Brown, Pringle Brown, David Mitchell, David Reid, Leslie McDonald and Norman Hall. Among those present were relatives from Toronto, Brantford and Drumbo.

The Ayr News Apr 1 1937 pg 8

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• Name: Elizabeth Taylor McDonald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208662
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Elizabeth married William McDonald 18 Jan 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. William (son of Donald McDonald and Jane McAllister) was born Oct 1847, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1912, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Lillico
• Name: Margaret Lillico Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58605
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Alexander Reid - Death Occurred on Monday of Long Time Resident of Ayr - Following an illness caused by a fractured hip sustained some three weeks ago, the death occurred at her residence, Willison street, on Monday of one of Ayr's oldest and most esteemed citizens in the person of Mrs. Alexander Reid, in her 82nd year. Deceased, whose maiden name was Margaret Brown, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Brown, pioneer settlers of the 11th concession of Blenheim. After her marriage she resided with her husband in Reidsville for a period of 10 or 12 years, coming to Ayr about 47 years ago. She was a member of the former Stanley Street Church and affiliated with Knox United at the time of union. Taking a deep interest in the work of the different women's organizations of the congregation, she was a regular attendant at their meetings so long as her health would permit. She was also a member of the Women's Institute. Deceased is survived by the following family: David, at home; Mrs. Thomas Greer and John Douglas Reid, Toronto, and Mrs. E. F. Poil, Oshawa. Her husband predeceased her 18 years ago. The following brothers and sisters also survive: David Brown, Thomas M. Brown and John J. Brown, Ayr; Mrs. John R. Hall, Toronto; Mrs. Geo. B. Mitchell, Ayr; Miss M. H. Brown, Toronto, and Mrs. Wm. McDonald, Galt. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery this (Wednesday) afternoon.

The Ayr News Jul 11 1935 pg 1

Margaret married Alexander Reid 29 Dec 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of John Reid and Catherine Mathison) was born 1 Jul 1834, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Dec 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bella Brown
• Name: Isabella Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102259
• Residence: 1882, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Mrs. John R. Hall Passes - A native of the Ayr district, Mrs. John R. Hall passed away at her home in Toronto on Sunday. She was in her 86th year. Mrs. Hall whose maiden name was Isabella Brown, was a daughter of the late David Brown and Isabel Lillico, who lived on the 11th concession of Blenheim on the farm now owned by David Brown. After her marriage, she lived in Ayr for some time before going to Toronto with her family about 35 years ago. In religion the deceased was a Presbyterian and was a member of Davenport Presbyterian Church in Toronto. Surviving are: Four daughters, Mrs. William Murchie, Mrs. A. Bonner, Mrs. Arthur Smith and Miss Mary Hall, all of Toronto; two sons, Edward and Norman of Toronto; two brothers, Thomas and John, Ayr; two sisters, Mrs. George Mitchell, Ayr, and Miss Minnie Brown, Toronto. Her husband predeceased her 245 years ago. One son also died in the last war. Burial was made in Ayr Cemetery this (Wed.) afternoon.

The Ayr News

Isabella married John Robert Hall 27 Apr 1882, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of Robert Hall and Margaret Gladstone) was born 14 Aug 1844, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1917, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Mitchell
• Name: Kate Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73162

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Mrs. George Mitchell

AYR, Nov. 26. Mrs. George Mitchell, 89, died at her home here, Thursday night. The former Christina Brown, she was in ill health for the past year. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Blenheim Township. She was a member of Ayr Presbyterian Church and a life member of the Women's Missionary Society of the church. Her husband predeceased her 30 years ago. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Peter (Isabella) Gourlay, Ayr; Mrs. William (Mary) Brown, Cedar Creek Rd.: Mrs. Alvin (Hilda) Paige, Ayr; Mrs. Martin (Edna) Cochrane, Cedar Creek Rd.; Miss Margaret Mitchell, at home and one son, David, of Blenheim. Nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, also survive. The funeral will be held, Monday, at 2: 30 a.m., at her home on Hall St. Rev. W. J. McKeown will officiate and interment will be in Ayr Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 26 Nov 1949 pg 5

Christina married George Mitchell 21 Feb 1883, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. George was born CALC 21 Oct 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1919, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Feb 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary McDonald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79087
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1932, Hall St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. John McDonald - The death occurred at the family residence, Hall Street, on Tuesday of Mrs. John McDonald, in her 74th year, after a brief illness. Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Brown, was a member of one of the pioneer families of this district and was highly esteemed many friends. She was born on the Brown homestead, Blenheim Township, where she resided until her marriage, when she went, with her husband, to a farm near New Dundee. They removed to Ayr some four years ago. In religion she was a Presbyterian. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons, viz.: Leslie, near Drumbo; David, near New Dundee, and John, at home. The following sisters and brothers also survive: Mrs. Wm. McDonald. Galt, Mrs. John Hall, Toronto; Miss Minnie H. Brown, Toronto; Mrs. Alex. Reid, Ayr; Mrs. Geo. B. Mitchell, Ayr; David and Thomas Brown, Ayr, and John J. Brown, South Dumfries. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 26 1932 pg 10

Mary married John McDonald 20 Mar 1889, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born 30 Sep 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1952, RR1, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Jun 1952, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341333

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Died in Blenheim Township, on Monday, December 21st, 1925 at 8.30 p.m. Douglas Brown in his 66th years. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Lot 3, Con. 11, Blenheim, on Thursday, Dec. 24th at 2 o'clock p. m. to the Ayr Cemetery.

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Douglas married Isabella Barbara Hall 21 Oct 1897, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of Andrew Hall and Margaret Robson) was born Feb 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1930, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Apr 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290414
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Club Membership: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Independent Order of Odd Fellows
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195182
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grain Dealer - Elevator
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died at his home in Ayr, on Monday/ June 28, 1948/ Thomas M. Brown/ In his 85^th year./ The Funeral/ Will take place from his late residence,/ Hall Street, on Wednesday, June/ 30^th, at 2: 30 p. m. Interment in/ the Ayr Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Passing of Thomas M. Brown

The sudden death occurred at his home, Hall street, Ayr, on Monday of Thomas M. Brown, in his 85^th year.

The late Mr. Brown sustained a heart attack shortly after midnight on Sunday and passed away some three hours later.

Born on the Brown homestead, 11^th concession of Blenheim township, now owned by his nephew David H. Brown, he took up farming on the 6^th concession of South Dumfries in 1896 on the property now occupied by his son, Pringle Brown. He retired to reside in Ayr some 22 years ago.

Owing to ill health, he was forced to give up farming in 1909, when he came to Ayr, where he resided until 1912. He then returned to the farm. For some 18 months, during this interval, he conducted a grain business in the premises now occupied by the Ayr District Co-op.

Mr. Brown was a son of the late David Brown and Isabella Lillico, original Scottish settlers. He was one of a family of twelve children, of whom only two still survive. They are J. J. Brown and Mrs. George Mitchell, both of Ayr.

In religion he was a lifelong Presbyterian.

Mr. Brown was a good friend and neighbour and will be greatly missed in the community.

Besides the brother and sister mentioned above, he is survived by one son, Pringle, South Dumfries, and a daughter, Miss Marion, at home; also by three grandchildren. His wife, whose maiden name was Jean Laidlaw Pringle, predeceased him in January 1947.

The funeral took place this (Wednesday) afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jul 1 1948 pg 1

Thomas — Jane. Jane was born Sep 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Jane Laidlaw Pringle 21 Dec 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of John Pringle and Mary Young) was born 27 Sep 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1947, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jan 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: artist
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58337

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Death Of Miss Minnie Brown
Had Resided in Toronto for 40 Years - Was Born Here


The death occurred in Galt Hospital on Monday morning of Miss Minnie H. Brown of Toronto, in her 77th year.

Miss Brown came to Ayr to visit some time ago and when taken ill was staying at the home of her brother, John J. Brown, and Mrs. Brown, South Dumfries.

She was born on the Brown homestead, 11th concession of Blenheim, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. David H. Brown and family, being a daughter of David Brown and Isabella Lillico, Scottish pioneers.

Miss Brown went to the Queen City some 40 years ago, where she had since resided.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. George Mitchell, Hall street, and two brothers, John J. Brown, South Dumfries, and Thomas M. Brown, Ayr.

The funeral took place today (Wednesday) from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor to Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Feb 24 1944 pg 1

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Died In Ayr, on Saturday, July 10, 1948 John James Brown In his 79th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Hall Street, on Tuesday, July 13th, at 3.00 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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John married Catherine Isabella Hall 3 Jan 1901, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of James Hall and Margaret Hunter) was born 16 Nov 1870, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1944, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Dec 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-288466
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Music Teacher, at Home
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Jane Thompson McDonald
• Name: Jean McDonald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208665
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nurse
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53018
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Ernest married Irene Elizabeth Clemens 14 Apr 1913, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Irene (daughter of William Henry Clemens and Amelia Hagey) was born 15 Oct 1889, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1975; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Herbert McDonald
• Occupation: Dentist
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-288469
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1912, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73487
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer

John married Ethel May Fraser 6 Jul 1904, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ethel (daughter of Richard J. Fraser and Mary Fraser) was born 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75159
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - Gravel pit
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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David A. Reid Passes

One of Ayr's oldest and best known citizens, David Arthur Reid, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Tuesday afternoon, He was in his 80th year. An active man, Mr. Reid had worked up until several months ago, and was seen almost daily on the streets of the village. He was a lifelong resident of Ayr, a son of the late Alexander Reid and Margaret Brown whose family. ties in this community reached back to pioneer days. For most of his lifetime Mr. Reid was employed with the bridge and building division of the C.P.R. and following his retirement he worked with the John Watson Mfg. Company here for a number of years. In early life he was a keen sportsman and a valued member of the Ayr Curling Club. His interest continued in later years and he was a familiar figure at hockey and soft-ball games here. Mr. Reid's social life had always been directed mainly toward the welfare of Ayr's two fraternal organizations. He was a past master of both the Ayr Masonic Lodge and Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F Among his most valued possessions were medals indicating 50 years of membership In both lodges which he received several years ago. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Greer (Ethel) of Ayr and Mrs. Fred Poll (Ella) of Ashburn, Ontario. Funeral services will be held from his late residence, on Friday at 2 p.m., with interment in Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Jan 8 1959 pg 2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289881
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Military: WW1
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104439P
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer = Gravel pit
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #730408
• Misfortune: 1917; Killed in WW1

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Pte. William Reid the Latest to Make the Supreme Sacrifice

Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Reid of Ayr received a telegram Sunday morning from the Military Intelligence Office at Ottawa announcing the death in action on Nov 11, of their son, Pte. William Reid. "Pink," as he was familiarly known among his associates, enlisted with the 111th Battalion, and had therefore been overseas for some time. He was popular with a large circle of friends who will sincerely regret his fate. Besides his aged parents he leaves two brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. Three of them, John, Mrs. Greer and Miss Ella, reside in Toronto while David is at the parental home. Out of respect to the memory of Pte. Reid and Lance Corp. Carpenter, the town flag, the emblem of Empire for which they gave their lives, is flying at half-mast.

The Ayr News Nov 29 1917 pg 1

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• Name: Ethel Isabella Greer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58606
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Ethel married Thomas Greer 25 Dec 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas was born 1 May 1880, Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; died 29 Jun 1947, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Jul 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289884
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195670
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Knitter - Knitting mill
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Maggie Ella Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58607
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289630
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyteian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289631
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58049
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58050

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58051

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58052
• Misfortune: 1917; killed in WW1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289629
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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In Ayr, on March 26th, the wife of Mr. J. r. Hall, of a son.

Galt Reporter Apr 13 1883 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73163

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In Loving Memory Died In Galt Hospital, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 1913, at 7.25 p.m., John Hardie Mitchell, in his 29th year. The Funeral Will take place from his father's residence, Lot 1, Con. 12, Blenheim, on Sunday, the 21st inst., at 2.30 o'clock, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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John married Jeanette Little "Nettie" Rutherford 10 Jan 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jeanette (daughter of John Rutherford and Mary Braidwood) was born 27 Aug 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1938, RR3, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried 29 Jan 1938, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Preston Gourlay
• Residence: Stanley St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73164P

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Mrs. Peter Gourlay Passes - Mrs. Peter Gourlay of Ayr passed away at Hilltop Manor, Galt on Wednesday, November 22nd. She was in her 92nd year. The former Isabella Preston Mitchell, she was the eldest daughter of the late George Mitchell and Christina Brown. She was a lifelong resident of the Ayr district. Survived by two sisters, Miss Margaret Mitchell and Mrs. Alvin (Hilda) Page, both of Ayr and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband; brothers Hardie and David; and sisters Mary and Edna. Funeral service was held Friday from the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev, Wayne Smith of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Galt, officiated. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were R. G. Brown, Ross Chapman, Jack Page, Robert and William Mitchell and James Gourlay.

The Ayr News Nov 29 1978 pg 5

Isabella married Peter Lewis Gourlay 15 Apr 1914, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Peter (son of Andrew Gourlay and Jane Armstrong) was born 19 Apr 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Jun 1965, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Nichol Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73165

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Mrs. William Brown Passes

Mrs. William Brown, a resident of RR 4, Galt, for 50 years, died Wednesday at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital in her 78th year. Mrs. Brown, the former Mary Mitchell, was the daughter of George Mitchell and Christina Brown. She was born near Ayr June 27, 1888. A member of Knox's Presbyterian Church, Galt, the Women's Missionary Society, the deceased was a life member of the Central Dumfries Women's Institute. Surviving are one son, Robert G. Brown, RR, 4, Galt; four sisters, Mrs. P. L. (Belle) Gourlay, Ayr; Mrs. Alvin (Hilda) Page, Ayr; Mrs. M. J. (Edna) Cochran, RR 1, Ayr; Miss Margaret Mitchell, Ayr, and five grandchildren. Mrs. Brown was predeceased by her husband, William Brown, in 1950. Two brothers also predeceased her. Funeral service was held on Saturday from Coutts & Son Funeral Home, Galt, with interment In Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Nov 18 1965 pg 1

Mary married William Brown 2 Jul 1910, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of James Brown and Isabella Smith) was born 29 Aug 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1950, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1950, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hilda Page
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73166
• Residence: 1984, 35 Hall St, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Hilda Page

Mrs. Hilda Page of 35 Hall Street, Ayr passed away on July 1st, 1984 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. She was in her 94th year. Daughter of the late George Mitchell and Christina Brown. She was a member of Knox United Church and the Ayr Women's Institute. Predeceased by her husband George Alvin Page. Survived by two sons John. and Donald, both of Ayr and a daughter Mrs. Ross (Molly) Chapman of Cambridge. Also survived by a sister Miss Margaret Mitchell of Ayr, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral and committal services were held at the Coutts and Son Funeral Home Chapel, Cambridge on Wednesday, July 4th. Rev. George Saunders officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 4 Jul 1984 pg 11

Hilda married George Alvin "Alvin" Page 2 May 1922, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. George (son of John Page and Helen Thompson Paterson) was born 13 Jan 1897, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Mar 1969, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Douglas Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73167

Edna married Martin Jackson Cochrane 5 May 1926, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Martin (son of Robert Cochrane and Ann "Annie" Brown) was born 21 Sep 1889, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73168

David — Wayne Toman. Wayne (daughter of Aaron H. Toman and Samantha Hammacher) was born 10 Feb 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1991, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 May 1991, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73169
• Residence: 1984, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Margaret Mitchell

Miss Margaret Irene Mitchell of Stanley Street, Ayr, passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 29th. She was in her 89th year. Born in North Dumfries, she was the youngest child of the late George and Christina Mitchell. She was a lifelong resident of Ayr and district and for several years worked as a clerk in the former Zehr's store here, and later the Krantz store. Predeceased by four sisters, Mayme Brown, Belle Gourlay, Hilda Page and Edna Cochrane and two brothers, Hardy and David. Surviving are eight nieces and nephews. Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, where funeral service was held Monday morning. Rev. Pieter Van Harten of Paris Presbyterian Church officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 3 Aug 1988 pg 13

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199865
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1972, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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McDONALD, Leslie D.

At the Freeport Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1972, Leslie D. McDonald of Northumberland St. Ayr., in his 81st year; beloved husband of the late Euphemia Marshall; dear father of Mrs. Wallace Burne (Isabell), Mrs. Frank Stott (Margaret) Mrs. Leonard Hurley (Jean); one brother, David McDonald of New Dundee; also six grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive. Resting at Glendinning Funeral Home, Plattsville. Funneral service Thursday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m., Rev, O. Willis of Ayr officiating. Interment Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Dec 1972 pg 39

Leslie — Euphemia "Effie" Marshall. Euphemia (daughter of Cameron Marshall and Mary Isabella Deans) was born 9 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79088

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• Epidemic: Spanish influenza
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79089
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In Loving Memory Died In Wilmot Township, Ont., on Wednesday, Dec. 11th, 1918, at 1.30 o'clock, p.m, Jessie Isabella Only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, in her 26th year. The Funeral Will take place on Friday afternoon, 13th inst. at 1.30 o'clock, from the residence of her parents', Lot 3, Con. 3, Wilmot, to the Ayr Cemetery for interment. Funeral private.

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Among the various homes visited by Influenza was that of Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald of Blenheim, whose only daughter, Jessie Isabella, was smitten and after a short illness passed away on Dec. 11 in her 20th year. She was very popular among a wide circle of friends, and deep is the regret over her untimely demise. In religion she was a Presbyterian, a member of Knox United Church, Ayr and worker in several organizations

Besides her father and mother, three brothers also survive Leslie at Blair, and David and Douglas at home. The funeral took place Friday, when interment was made in the Aur cemetery, deceased's pastor, Rev. J. J. Brown, conducting the services.

Ayr News Dec 19 1918 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79090
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1972, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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David W. McDonald passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, August 29th, 1975. He was 78 years of age. Mr. McDonald farmed all his life in this area. He was a lifelong member of Knox United Church, Ayr. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Hall; two sons Cameron of Toronto and David at home; one daughter Mrs. James (Mary Jane) Hunt of Guelph and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Funeral service was held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home Monday with interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. D. E. Willis officiated.

The Ayr News Sep 4 1975 pg 7

David married Margaret Hall 29 Jun 1927, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Andrew Hall and Jane "Jennie" Gemmell) was born 25 Nov 1896, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1980, Morriston, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Mar 1980, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199868
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1932, Hall St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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J. D. McDonald Passes

John Douglas McDonald died Thursday at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital. He was 70. Mr. McDonald was born at New Dundee but had resided the last 40 years in Ayr. He was employed as electrician at Shurly Dietrich Co., Galt, for 28 years. He was a member and elder of Knox United Church, Ayr, and served on the church session. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald of New Dundee. He was also predeceased by a sister, Jessie. Surviving are his wife, the former Hilda Rohr; one daughter, Mrs. Al (Barbara) Walker of Edinburgh, Scotland; two sons, Kenneth of Los Angeles, Calif. and Robert of Ayr; two brothers, Leslie of Ayr and David of New Dundee; and two grandchildren. The body rested at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt, until Saturday. Funeral service was held Saturday afternoon, from Knox United Church, Ayr. Rev. D. Willis of Ayr officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gordon Marshall, Donald Dance, Robert Forde, William Fraser, Jack Deeton, and Carl Buck. Honourary pallbearers were Erb Clark, Anderson Marshall, Fred Mantle, James Patterson, George Gillespie and Alden Cochrane.

The Ayr News Mar 4 1971 pg 2

John — Ann Hilda "Hilda" Rohr. Ann (daughter of Reeve Samuel N. Rohr and Laura Ann Hallman) was born 19 Dec 1905, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1999, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341336

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David Hall Brown

One of this area's most respected citizens. David Hall Brown of RR 3, Bright, passed away on Monday, December 8th. He was 82. A son of the late Douglas Brown and Isabella Hall. Mr. Brown was born on the llth concession of Blenheim farm where he resided all his life. Mr. Brown gave a helping hand to every major organization in this community. He helped build the Ayr Arena, also the Ayr Curling Club. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and a life member of Ayr Curling Club. Dearly beloved husband of Esther Kyle and dear father of Edith at home, Barbara of London, Ontario and Douglas of Salmon Arm, B.C. and three grandchildren Predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Jessie) Sherk and Margaret. Resting at Wm. Kipp Funeral Home today (Wed) 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A private funeral Service will be held Thursday.

The Ayr News 10 Dec 1980 pg 11

David — Margaret Esther Kyle. Margaret (daughter of James Kingsburgh Kyle and Jean Edgar "Jennie" Black) was born 16 Apr 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1982, RR3, Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried 11 Jun 1982, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341335

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Died in Blenheim, on Wednesday, April 8th 1908 at 8.30 o'clock, p. m., Margaret Isabella, daughter of Douglas and Isabella Brown Aged 6 years, 3 mos, and 24 days. The funeral will take place from her father's residence, Lot 3 Conc. 11, Blenheim, on Saturday, April 11, 08, at 2 p. m. to Ayr Cemetery.

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• Name: Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Sherk
• Occupation: School Teacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338022
• Residence: 1970, 1061 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Melvin Sherk, 1061 Queen's Blvd., died today at St. Mary's Hospital following a brief illness. She was 66. The former Mary Elizabeth (Bessie) Brown, she was born in Oxford County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Brown. She had lived in Kitchener one year. Most of her life she spent at RR 3, Bright. She was a member of Knox Untied Church, Ayr. She formerly taught school in North Dumfries and Blenheim Townships. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Kostuik of Willowdale, Mrs. Allen (Esther) Mitchell of RR 1, Ayr, and Mrs. William (Margaret) Makis of Ayr; four sons, Douglas, Raymond, William and James, all of Ayr; a brother, David Brown of RR 3, Bright, and 14 grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son and one sister. The body will be at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt, after 7 p.m. Saturday where the funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. D. E. Willis officiating. Burial will be in Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Oct 23 1970 pg 25

Mary — Melvin Sherk. Melvin (son of William Hallman Sherk and Clara Schweitzer) was born 5 Jan 1904, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Sep 1981, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195184
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195185
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341346

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Passes Suddenly From Heart Seizure

David Pringle Brown , The community was shocked on Wednesday afternoon, March 13th, to learn of the sudden passing of David Pringle Brown, Lot 32, Concession 6, South Dumfries, in his 57th year. Mr. Brown had always enjoyed good health until Feb. 13 of this year, when he became ill. He was about most of the time during the interval and his illness was not considered serious; until be was seized with a severe heart attack on Wednesday from which he failed to rally. Mr. Brown was the son of the late Thomas M. Brown and Jane Pringle and was born on the home farm on July 2, 1900, where he lived practically all of his lifetime. He was a successful farmer and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, relatives and neighbors. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr; a member of the Ayr Curling Club, a director of the Brant County Ayrshire Breeders Association and a trustee of the Ayr Community Centre Board (from the Townline Community Club) for a period of some years. He was also a member of the former 6th Concession hockey team. The s urvivors b esides his wife, the former Katherine McDonald Lillico, he is survived by two sons and a daughter. John Brown, Roseville; Gordon at home, and Miss Jean, Toronto; also by a sister, Miss Marian Brown, Galt, and three grandchildren. The funeral, which took place on Saturday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery, was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. R. 1. Thompson, and the pallbearers were: Marshall Gillies, Wallace Turnbull, Douglas Maus, Wm. J. McRuer, McKenzie Hall and John T. Hall.

The Ayr News 21 Mar 1957 pg 12



Died At his home in South Dumfries Township on Wednesday, March 13, 1957 David Pringle Brown In his 57th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 32, Concession 6, South Dumfries, on Saturday, March 16th at 2.30 p.m. Interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

David married Catherine McDonald Lillico 16 Nov 1926, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John Hugh Lillico and Christina Campbell Barton) was born 21 Jun 1902, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jan 1969, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341348
• Residence: 1972, 26C McKenzie St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BROWN, Marian

Suddenly, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1972, Marian Brown, 26C McKenzie St., Galt, in her 70th year; daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown of Ayr; dear aunt of John Brown of Ayr, Gordon Brown and Jean (Mrs. Norman Hall) of British Columbia. Resting at the Little's Funeral Home, 39 Grand Ave. N., Galt, Wednesday afternoon and evening. Funeral service at the funeral home, on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Interment Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Dec 1972 pg 25

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341343

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Ruth E. C. Brown - A sweet, young life was called Home on Saturday, July 9th, at the Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto, in the person of Ruth Elizabeth Cavell, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Brown, South Dumfries, in her 11th year. She was of a bright, winsome disposition and a favorite with everyone with whom she came in contact. Deceased had been in poor health for several years and, in a final attempt to save her life, she was sent to Toronto about two weeks ago. This proved of no avail, however, and she passed away on Saturday evening. The funeral took place to the Ayr cemetery yesterday afternoon.

The Ayr News Jul 14 1927 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53021

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Annulments were granted Neil Carlyle McDonald, Kitchener from Edythe Marion McDonald

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Sat, May 19, 1956 Page 5

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• Name: Margaret Cowell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341694

Margaret — Sydney Cowell. Sydney (son of Harry Cowell and Rosetta) was born 10 May 1913; died 17 Dec 2003; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51774
• Residence: 1958, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Molly — Ross Chapman. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341358

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341420

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DOUGLAS EARL MITCHELL

Douglas Earl Mitchell, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell, R. R. No. 4, Bright, passed away Monday morning at the home of his parents. He was in his 12th year and had been ill only one week. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell, and three brothers, George, William and Robert. The funeral will take place from the family residence this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment will be in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 1 1941 pg 5

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Douglas Earl Mitchell

NEW DUNDEE.\emdash Douglas Earl Mitchell, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell, passed away at the home of his parents, south of here on Monday morning after an illness of one week. The deceased was born on Feb. 4th, 1930 and was in his 12th year. Surviving are: his parents, and three brothers, George, Billy and Bob. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the family residence to the Ayr cemetery for interrment |

Waterloo Chronicle, 2 May 1941

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338638

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George Mitchell - Lifelong, RR 3, Ayr resident, George Lewis Mitchell died suddenly at his home on Friday, October 22, 2004. He was in his 73rd year. Born at the family farm where he farmed his whole life, George was the son of Wayne (Toman) and David Brown Mitchell. He was a long standing member of the Ayr Curling Club, Knox United Church, Ayr and a member of the Hayseeds/ Tartans Band. George competed in local and international plowing matches for fifty years, and was a former Director and Past President of the North Dumfries Plowing Match. George was also an avid deer and moose hunter. Surviving is his wife Shirley Douglas; his three daughters Brenda Mitchell of Paris, Pat and her husband John Elliott of Ayr, and Carol and her husband Mark Monaghan of Bermuda; his seven grandchildren Lindsay, Jesse, Tayler, Turner, Dawson, Jack and Sydney; his brother William Mitchell and his wife Dorothy of Ayr; his sisters-in-law Janis Mitchell of RR 4, Bright and Marilyn and her husband Bill Scott of RR 2, Drumbo; and his several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, George was also predeceased by two brothers Douglas and Robert Mitchell. Reverend Fred Hagle of Knox United Church, Ayr conducted funeral services at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Monday, October 25. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bruce Mitchell, Brad Mitchell, Ron Cochrane, Brett Butcher, George Ronald and David Dance.

The Ayr News Oct 27 2004 pg 14

George — Shirley Margaret Douglas. Shirley was born 22 Jun 1936; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341421

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Robert T. Mitchell

Robert Toman Mitchell passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on August 1st, 1998. Born on November 4th, 1937, he was in his 61st year. Bob was born and lived his entire life on the Mitchell home farm at RR 4, Bright. He was predeceased by his parents Wayne (Toman) and David Mitchell. Bob enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, curling and horseshoes. His greatest love was his family and his special gift of music. He will be greatly missed by his wife and best friend Janis (Lehman) who he married on October 5th, 1957; his children Kim and her husband Dan Michiels of RR 3, Bright, Brad of RR 4, Bright, Robin and her husband Mike Ward of RR 1, Ayr, Trisha and her husband Mark Robb of RR 1, Drumbo and Sandra and her husband Brad Lennox of Keg Lane, Paris; his grandchildren Danielle and Kristin Michiels, Ashley and Russell Mitchell, Bethany and Justin Ward, Mitchell and Miranda Robb, Carter, Baylee and Rylee Lennox; and his brothers George and his wife Shirley and Bill and his wife Dorothy, all of Ayr. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother Douglas. Private family funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery. "Our Dad, the most courageous and loving man we know. Sleep peacefully."

The Ayr News 5 Aug 1998 pg 12

Robert married Janice Eleanor Gehman 5 Oct 1957, , Ontario, Canada. Janice (daughter of Stanley Earl Gehman and Agnes Mary Ronald) was born 3 Dec 1938, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 2016, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Isabell — Wallace Burne. [Group Sheet]

Margaret — Frank Stott. [Group Sheet]

Jean — Leonard Hurley. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341461

Cameron — Betty Joan Lawrence. Betty was born 1934; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Bob — Ann. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341338

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BROWN, Margaret "Edith" Edith

Passed away at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, November 3, 2017, in her 89th year. Edith was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived and sadly missed by a sister-in-law, Arlene Brown, nieces, Jacalyn and Jennifer and one nephew, Gary and their families in British Columbia, as well as many cousins and her friends. Predeceased by her Parents, David Brown and Esther Margaret Kyle, as well as her sister, Barbara and brother, Douglas. Edith was born on the 11th Concession, she became and worked as a nurse in many places throughout Canada and the United States and was the Head of the Nursery at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, for some time. Honoring Edith's requests cremation has taken place. Family and Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, of Wm Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr, on Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. for visitation. Visitation will continue on Friday, November 10, 2017, from 10: 00 - 10: 45 a.m., followed by a service in the Funeral Home Chapel, at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment at Ayr Cemetery.

Waterloo Region Record 6 Nov 2917

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341339
• Residence: 1980, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada

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Miss Barbara G. Brown Former RR 3, Bright resident

Barbara G. Brown, died at her home in Toronto on Sunday, May 12,1996. She was in her 64th year. Born in Cambridge, she was a daughter of the late Esther Kyle and David Brown. Miss Brown was a former public health nurse in Cambridge; Professor of Nursing, University of Western Ontario; professional staff of the R.N AO. Council of Nurses; unit manager at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Toronto and most recently was clinical nurse specialist geriatric outreach program, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. She will be dearly missed by her sister, Edith Brown of RR 3, Bright; her sister-in-law, Arlene Brown and her nieces Jacalyn and Jennifer, all of Salmon Arm, B.C. and by her nephew Gary Brown of Langley, B.C. Predeceased by her brother Douglas Brown. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Thursday, May 16th. Reverend Des McCalmont of Eastminster United Church, Toronto, officiated. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, on Sunday, May 26 at 5 p.m.

The Ayr News 6 Dec 1996 pg 15

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341340
• Residence: 1980, Salmon Arm, , British Columbia, Canada

Margaret — William Makins. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Kostuik
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401389

Elizabeth — John Kostuik. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338681

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Douglas Weston Sherk

Douglas Weston Sherk of Bute Street, Ayr passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Tuesday, September 1st. He was in his 62nd year. Born in Blenheim Township, he was a son of the late Melvin Sherk and Mary Elizabeth Brown. A love of planes led him to get his pilot's licence and as a young man he flew for companies in Canada's North-west. Later he came back to his home town of Ayr where he joined other family members in the operation of Sherk Sales and Service, a Chrysler and Case dealership and garage. When the garage closed in 1982, Doug joined the staff at Pinder Fleet, a Kitchener truck dealership. He was a 20 year director and past president of the Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club; a director of the Ayr Centennials Jr. hockey club; and member of Canadian Pork Barbecuing organizing committee. Surviving are his wife, the former Phyllis Mackie; a son Tom of Roseville; a daughter Laurel and her husband Jeff Bhagar of Toronto; brothers Raymond (Tyke), William and James, all of Ayr; sisters Mrs. William (Margaret) Makins of Bayfield, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Kostiuk of Baltimore, Md., and Esther Mitchell of Ayr. Predeceased by a twin brother David William. Rested at the Ayr Chapel of the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home where funeral service was conducted on Friday by Rev. James Young of Knox United Church, Ayr. Cremation. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 9 Sep 1992 pg 14

Douglas — Phyllis J. Mackie. Phyllis was born 1932; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338023

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• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Ayr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338859

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Raymond (Tyke) Sherk - Raymond Harvey (Tyke) Sherk of Ayr, passed away at Willett Hospital, Paris, on Tuesday, September 25th, 2001. He was in his 69th year. Born in Galt, he was a son of the late Melvin Sherk and Mary Elizabeth Brown. He grew up on the Sherk farm, 11th Concession of Blenheim, west of Greenfield. In his younger years, Tyke was a heavy equipment operator and worked on several pipeline projects in Ontario and Western Canada. He subsequently joined the family business, Sherk Sales and Service, and sold Case and David Brown farm equipment. Later, prior to retiring, he drove truck for Drumbo Transport and J. and R. Hall in Ayr. An avid antique tractor enthusiast, Tyke was an executive member of Historical Shows Association, Central Ontario, which sponsors the yearly historical show in Paris. He was a former Ayr councillor. Dear husband of Joan McAllister; beloved father of Sandra Sherk of Preston, Janice and Jim Jackson of Ayr, Barbara and Gordon Black of Paris; loved grandfather of Rachel and Aiden; dear brother of Margaret and Bill Makins of Bayfield, Jim and Gail Sherk of Ayr, Liz and John Kostuik of Baltimore, Esther Mitchell of Paris and brother-in-law of Phyllis Sherk of Ayr; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Doug, Bill and by infant brother David William. Rested at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Fred Hagle at Knox United Church, Ayr, on Friday. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Oct 3 2001 pg 12

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SHERK, Raymond (Tyke)
At Willett Hospital, Paris, on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, Raymond (Tyke) Harvey Sherk, of Ayr, in his 69^th year.
Dear husband of Joan McAllister; beloved father of Sandra Sherk of Preston, Janice and Jim Jackson of Ayr, Barbara and Gordon Black of Paris; loved grandfather of Rachel and Aiden; dear brother of Margaret and Bill Makins of Bayfield, Jim and Gail Sherk of Ayr, Liz and John Kostuik of Baltimore, Esther Mitchell of Paris and brother-in-law of Phyllis Sherk of Ayr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by brothers, Doug, Bill and by infant brother, David William.
Tyke was a member of the Paris Historical Society, a former Ayr Councillor, a former employee of Drumbo Transport and J&R Transport and an avid antique tractor enthusiast.
Friends will be received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St., Ayr today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. then to Knox United Church, Ayr where funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Fred Hagle officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

Raymond married Joan Sanderson McAllister 10 Sep 1960. Joan was born 4 Nov 1932, Weston, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 2013; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338683

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Sherk, William - Peacefully, after a brief battle with cancer, William (Bill) Sherk of Ayr, passed away, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, in his 63rd year. Bill is predeceased by his loved wife Joan in 1995. Beloved father of Donna and her husband Gregg Forte of Cambridge and loved Papa of Greg, Rose, Mamie, Sarah and Emily. Bill will be missed by his brothers, Raymond and his wife Joan, and Jim and his wife Gail, all of Ayr; sisters, Margaret Makins and her husband Bill of Bayfield, Liz Kostuik and her husband John of Baltimore and Esther Mitchell of Paris; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Sherk of Ayr. Bill is predeceased by his parents, Melvin and Bessie Sherk; brother, Douglas (1992); and infant brother, William. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 273 Northumberland Steet [sic], Ayr on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where a memorial service will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997 at 1 p.m. Rev. Fred Nagle officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Waterloo Region Record Oct 20 1997 pg B4

William married Joan Viola Wismer 19 Oct 1963, , Ontario, Canada. Joan (daughter of Elmer Bechtel Wismer and Maude Frances Robertson) was born 25 Sep 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

James — Gail Guthrie. (daughter of St. Elmo Hugh "Hugh" Guthrie and Ruth Elizabeth Letson) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Esther Irene Mitchell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338983

Notes:

MITCHELL, Esther Irene (nee Sherk)

Peacefully, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Monday, September 12, 2011, of Paris and formerly of Ayr, in her 68th year. Beloved wife to the late Allen (1993); loved mom to Scott (Lisa), the late Tim (2006) and Greg (Melanie); cherished grammie to Daniel, Carter, Bailey, Brook, and Darlene; dear sister to Margaret Makins (Bill), Jim Sherk (Gail), and Liz Kostuik (John) and sister- in-law to Phyllis and Joan Sherk. Also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Melvin and Mary Sherk, and brothers Ray "Tyke", Doug, Bill and David (infant). Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland Street, Ayr on Thursday, September 15, 2011, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. for Memorial Visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Church, Ayr (beside Funeral Home) on Friday at 11: 00 A.M. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations to Stedman Hospice or the Lisaard House would be appreciated. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-632-8228

The Waterloo Region Record Sep 15 2011

Esther — Allen Scott Mitchell. Allen was born 14 Feb 1938, New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada; died 11 May 1993, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340437

Notes:

Brown, John Pringle

Suddenly, at home, on Wednesday December 11, 2013, a lifelong resident of the Ayr area, in his 84th year. John was very active in Ayr with Minor sports as his children were growing up, he also was active with Knox United Church.

Beloved husband to Ruth (nee Fried); loved dad to Bill (Debbie), Jim (Bonnie), Ken (Debbie, Garry (Terry), Randy (Andria) and the late Patricia in infancy; cherished grandpa to 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; dear brother to Gord. He is also survived by his in law family and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Pringle and Catherine and a sister Jean Hall (Norm

Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr on Friday December 13, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church (92 Northumberland St. Ayr) on Saturday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Terry Dunseith officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

Donations to Knox United Church or Crossing All Bridges Learning Centre would be appreciated.

Online condolences or donations may be arranged through

John Brown - Wednesday, December 11th, 2013. (2021). Retrieved 13 April 2021, from https://www.wmkippfuneralhome.com/memorials/john-brown/1746650/obituary.php

John — Ruth E. Fried. Ruth was born 1929; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]