Robert Findlater

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73001P
• Immigration: 1842, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1845, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farrmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1913, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 21, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1913, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 24, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died in North Dumfries, on Tuesday November 4th, 1913 Robert Findlater in the 79th year of his age. The funeral will take place from his late residence, lot 21 concession 7, North Dumfries on Friday, Novembert 7th, at 2.30 o'clock, p. m. to the Ayr Cemetery.

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Death of R. Findlater - The Grim Reaper removed another of North Dumfries oldest residents on Tuesday, Nov. 4th, when Robert Findlater passed away at his home on l;ot 24, concession 7, in his 79th year. Deceased was born in New York city and had lived in this vicinity nearly all his life, residing for the past nineteen years at Wrigley's Corners. He was well a favorably known throughout this district and a large number of friends will mourn his death. He was a member of the Stanley St. Presbyterian Church, and a Liberal in politics. Besides his widow there survive two sons, William L. and R. Roy, both at home; a sister, Mrs. Henry Manson, and a brother, Mr. John Findlater. The funeral will take place form his late residence on Friday, Nov. 7thm, at 2:30 p.m., to Ayr cemetery.

The Ayr News Nov 6 1913 pg 8

Robert married Marion H. Lyons 18 Nov 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marion (daughter of James Lyons and Elsie Jane Kenney) was born 23 Sep 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1932, Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Mar 1932, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - Ayr
• Interesting: story, public service, politics
• Public Service: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; cemetery board
• Public Service: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; school board
• Name: Lyon Findlater
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339390
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Ayr Reeve Dies Suddenly - Shocked and almost unbelieving, the citizens of Ayr learned Saturday morning of the death of their reeve, Lyon Findlater, 70, who succumbed to a heart attack during the night. One of the village's most popular figures, Mr. Findlater had been busy on Friday supervising road work, and later in the afternoon tending the Ayr Cemetery. While at this task he became ill and returned home. Late in the night his condition became acute and he passed away about 1: 30 a.m. Saturday. There had been no previous indication of ill health for Mr. Findlater, who had sat at the head of the council table only four days previous discussing village affairs in which he anticipated, taking an active part. Native of North Dumfries Mr. Findlater was born in North Dumfries, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Findlater. He was married 43 years ago to the former Mamie Birley, who survives. For many years he farmed on the Wrigley's. Road, before coming to Ayr eight years ago

Served on School Board

While in the township Mr. Findlater showed a deep interest in community affairs, for which he found an outlet by serving on the Wrigley's school board. He was also secretary-treasurer of the former Township School Area No. 2. For many years he was superintendent of the Ayr-Wrigley's county road.

Third Term as Reeve

Upon removal to Ayr, Mr. Findlater accepted nomination to Ayr Council, and served continuously until his death. He was filling the reeve's chair for his third term this year.

Admirable Approach to Council Work

Mr. Findlater approached his municipal duties with a frank and unbiased attitude. His opinions were always openly stated, but he was a willing listener to the views of his colleagues and the ratepayers. One of his outstanding characteristics was his innate kindliness. In all his years on council he was never known to be vindictive or unfair. Any necessary unpleasant decisions he was forced to make were always softened with a smile.

Cemetery Board Official

Mr. Findlater had been the efficient secretary-treasurer of the Ayr Cemetery Company and cemetery caretaker for several years.

Socially Active

Socially, he was a valued member of the Ayr curling and bowling clubs and of Ayr Masonic Lodge. He seldom missed, a euchre party or other entertainments sponsored by local organizations. - Supporter of Hockey - Mr. Findlater was an ardent hockey fan, and in his capacity as reeve and Community Centre Board chairman he always gave favorable consideration to requests of the Ayr clubs. Whenever a hockey playoff game fell on a council meeting night he pushed the business with alacrity to permit his attendance at part of the contest. Politically, Mr. Findlater had Liberal views and was an official of the constituency association. He was a faithful member of Knox United Church.

The. Survivors

Surviving, besides his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Henry Fetter (Mary), Ayr, and a brother, Roy, of Galt. Five grandchildren also survive.

The Funeral

The largely attended funeral was held from Knox United Church on Tuesday, the service being conducted by Rev. R. D. Thompson. The profusion of floral tributes bore mute testimony of the esteem of his many friends. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were: A. Erb Clark, John H. Dance, G. S. Dalrymple, Warren Vincent, Erie Sharp and M. E. Smith. Honorary pallbearers were: J. S. Knapp, James Johannes, Warden Herbert Schnarr, David Herriot, Floyd Becker and R. G. Ford. Prior to the service, senior pupils of Ayr Public School filed past the casket.

Masonic Service

On Sunday evening a service under the auspices of Ayr Masonic Lodge was held at Little's Funeral Home, Galt.

The Ayr News Jun 13 1957 pg 1

William married Mary "Mamie" Kathleen Birley 17 Jun 1914, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Charles Henry Birley and Kathleen Gibson) was born 31 Jan 1887, Burford, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario; died 7 Nov 1967, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Nov 1967, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123000

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Died, In Ayr, on Tuesday, August 14, at 10.15 P.M., Elsie Ruby May, Infant Daughter of Robert and Marian Findlater, Aged 6 months, 29 days. The Funeral will take place on Thursday, 16th inst., at 2 p.m., from her father's residence, Colquhoun Street, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Ayr, August 15, 1888^.1a

1aWaterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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• Name: R. Roy R. Findlater
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73004
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Robert — Emmelyne E.. Emmelyne was born 1893; died 1982; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary K. Fetter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341225
• Residence: 1957, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Mary — Henry "Joe" Fetter. Henry (son of Henry Fetter and Laura Pagett) was born 1930, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 2008, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341226

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David Fetter

David George "Quincey" Fetter passed away at his home on Piper Street, Ayr, on Sunday, March 29th. He was in his 42nd year. A son of Henry Fetter and Mary Findlater, he was born in Galt, and had lived in Ayr nearly all his life. David was a long-time employee of Premier Spring in Ayr. He was an avid supporter of Ayr sporting teams and had played for Ayr Tire in the local slopitch ball league. Besides his parents he is survived by brothers Jim and his wife Debbie, Bill and his wife Jessie, all of Cambridge, Rob and his wife Barb of Hamilton, Tim (Gus) of Ayr; sisters Catherine and her husband Mery Roswell of Ayr, Nancy Hussik and friend Joe Cudney of Kitchener; also nine nephews and nieces. Cremation. A memorial service will be held at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Ayr Chapel, today (Wed.) at 7 p.m. Rev. James Young of Knox United Church, Ayr, will officiate. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 1 Apr 1992 pg 14