George Henry Last

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66349
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fitter, Motor Shop
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

George — Kathrina "Catherine" "Kate" Hoffman. Kathrina (daughter of John Hoffman and Kathrine Koch) was born 6 Jul 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: sports, hockey
• Name: Toots Last
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152138
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fitter, Safe Works
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Hall of Fame - Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame: 2000, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hockey trainer

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EDWARD "TOOTS" LAST 1907-1970

Married: Mabel Woof

Edward K. "Toots" Last was born in Galt the son of George Last. Although Mr. Last worked at the Galt Malleable Iron Co. Ltd. for thirty five years, it is for his work as a trainer for Galt's hockey and baseball teams that he is best remembered. He was trainer of the Galt Junior "A" Hockey clubs in the early 1940's as well as the trainer for both the senior "A"" Terriers and Hornets. He was also the trainer for the Galt baseball clubs for many years. Mr. Last died on January 2, 1970 and is buried in Trinity Anglican Cemetery.

Source:Obituary Galt Evening Reporter Saturday January 3, 1970.

Cambridge Mosaic, Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [used with kind permission of Jim Quantrell]

Edward married Mabel Cleopatra D. Woof 5 Feb 1927, Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario. Mabel was born 17 Mar 1905, Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; died 23 Feb 1980; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-387685

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LAST, John Edward June 30, 1930 - October 1, 2016

The family of John Edward Last is sad to announce his sudden passing, on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, with his wife and daughter at his side. John was anticipating his anniversary celebration of 66 years of marriage, on November 4, 2016. John was the beloved husband of Shirley (nee Dyer) and loving father of Timothy (Maureen) of Tallahassee, Florida and Cynthia Gigg of Cambridge, Ontario and the proud grandfather of David Last, Karen Last, and Stephanie Gigg. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Bernice Last and Marion Maynard (John), brother-in-law Robert W. Dyer (Jane), many wonderful nieces and nephews and his special loyal cat Benjamin Kingsley. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward "Toots" Last and Mabel Last, sister Doris Last and brother, Robert Last, father-in-law, Norman Dyer, mother-in-law, Hulda Dyer, brother-in-law, Norman Dyer (Ella), Don Dyer Sr. (Nellie), and sister-in-law, Betty Peace (Leonard). John was a metal pattern maker and a successful real estate salesman. He excelled in sports, especially hockey, softball, and bowling. He was a member of Galt Legion Branch 121 and a member of the Navy Veteran's Club. For many years, he was a member of the Seminole Fishing Club. Friends and relatives will be received at T. Little Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (223 Main St. Cambridge, ON., on Friday, October 7, 2016, from 1: 00 p.m. to 4: 00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at T. Little Funeral Home on Saturday, October 8th at 2: 00 p.m.

Cambridge Times 8 Oct 2016

John married Shirley M. Dyer 5 Nov 1950. Shirley was born 1933; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]