Mary Carrick

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• Name: Mary Gillespie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73263

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Mrs. J. A. Gillespie Passes In 67th Year

One of the district's most respected citizens, Mrs. J. Albert Gillespie died at her home, South Dumfries, on Saturday, following an illness of several weeks. She was 66 years of age.

Born Mary Carrick at "Cedar Nook Farm" on the Roseville Road, North Dumfries, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Carrick. Following her marriage, 41 years ago, she came to "Richmond Place" farm, where she resided until her death.

Mrs. Gillespie was active in community and church work, being a member of Knox United Church and a life member of the Kate M. Thomson Auxiliary. She also took a leading part in the activities of the Blenheim Dumfries Farm Women's Club.

Surviving, besides her husband, are three sons, Robert J. of Windsor, George T., North Dumfries, and Hugh C., at home, and a daughter, Jennette, at home. Two sisters, Miss Margaret L. Carrick, Banff, B.C., and Mrs. George P. Moore (Nettie), North Dumfries, also survive. There are six grandchildren.

The Funeral

The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from her late residence on Tuesday afternoon, with service conducted by Rev. W. D. Goodger, assisted by Rev. J. W. Currie. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were all nephews, Donald Moore, John D. Moore, Robert E. Ford, John Gillespie, Cameron Edgar and Sherwood Taylor. Bearing the profusion of flowers were six neighbors: Alden Cochrane, Roland Maeder, Clifford Faus, Peter Gourlay, John Easton and John A. Manson.

During the service Mrs. Norman R. Morton and R. A. McRuer sang, "The Lord's My Shepherd," accompanied by Mrs. R. A. McRuer.


The Ayr News May 29 1952 pg 1

Mary married John Albert "Albert" Gillespie 5 Apr 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Gillespie and Jennie Taylor) was born 28 Apr 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1954, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341450
• Residence: 1952, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada

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Robert Gillespie

Robert John (Bob) Gillespie (B.A., Sc. P. Eng.) passed away at the Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton, on September 14, 1999. He was in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Kathleen; father of Joan of Toronto, Paul and his wife Sherry of Toronto; and Ronald of Hamilton. Predeceased by daughter Carol Anne. Son of the late John Albert and Mary Gillespie of Ayr. Brother of George Gillespie and his wife Margaret of Ayr and Jennette Gillespie of Toronto. Brother of the late Hugh and Jean Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie was retired from Canadian Oxygen Ltd. and was well known in the welding industry, having served in Toronto, Windsor and Hamilton for a period of over 40 years. He was an active member of St. Stephen on-the-Mount Anglican Church and served on the church council for several years. Funeral service was held Friday, September 17th at St. Stephen on-the-Mount Anglican Church. Cremation followed. Interment later, in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 22 Sep 1999 pg 12

Robert — Kathleen Patricia "Kay" Holdsworth. Kathleen was born 17 Mar 1914; died 17 May 2004, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341453

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GILLESPIE, George Thomas - At Hamilton General Hospital, as a result of an accident, on Saturday, May 10, 2008, a lifelong and respected farmer of Ayr, in his 88th year. Beloved husband to the late Margaret Stoltz (2002); loved father to Anne Douglas (Larry) of Oakville, John (Mary) of RR 3, Ayr, and Jane Stoltz (Keith) of Listowel; cherished grandfather to Lorna (Steve), Graeme, Amy (Marty), Aidan (Alice), Aaron (Laura), Andrew, Melissa, Cameron, and Emily and great-grandfather to Brock. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, J. Albert Gillespie and the former Mary Carrick; his brothers, Robert and Hugh and a sister, Jennette. Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland St., Ayr, on Tuesday, May 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Knox United Church (92 Northumberland St., Ayr) on Wednesday, May 14 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Fred Hagle officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations to Knox United Church Renovation Project would be appreciated. Online condolences and/or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp, 519-632 8228.

The Waterloo Region REcord May 12 2008

George — Margaret Helen Stoltz. Margaret was born , Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 2002, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Nov 2002, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341372
• Residence: 1973, RR3, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hugh C. Gillespie Passes

A well-known district man, Hugh C. Gillespie, RR 3, Ayr, passed away in K-W Hospital on Sunday. Mr. Gillespie, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie, was born and lived all his life on the Gillespie home farm just south of Ayr. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Surviving besides his wife, the former Jean Keith, Is a son Keith, at home; a sister Jennette of Toronto; and brother a Robert of Hamilton and George of RR 3, Ayr. Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. D.E. Willis of Ayr officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Douglas Maus, Arthur Faus, Alden Cochrane, Bill Little, Jim Leonard, and Bruce Robinson. Flower bearers were John and Ronald Gillespie, Ross Marshall, Edward Irwin, Bill Poll and Tom Keith.


The Ayr News Aug 30 1973 pg 1

Hugh — Jean Irene Keith. Jean was born 27 Dec 1922, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1991, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341452