Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Clara Jane Elvin

Female 1897 - 1978  (81 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Clara Jane Elvin was born 14 Mar 1897, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Clara Jane Ashton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74010
    • Residence: 1965, 67 Stanley St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Clara Jane Ashton formerly of 62 Stanley St. in Cambridge (Galt), at Hilltop Manor, on Wednesday, May 10, 1978, in her 82nd year. Mrs. Ashton was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church in Cambridge and a former member of the first Galt Scout Mothers Association. Predeceased by her husband, George Ashton (1965). Survived by a daughter, Audrey (Mrs. Tom Mercer) of Cambridge; two sons, John of Cambridge; Harold of Medley, AB; a brother, Robert Elvin of Alberta; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by four brothers and three sisters. Service at the Coutts and Son Funeral Home on Saturday at 2: 30. Interment Mount View Cemetery.

    Clara married Private George Harold Ashton 15 Jun 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George was born 19 Apr 1892, Beverly, Yorkshire, England; died 23 Jan 1965, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. John R. Ashton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Apr 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1984; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Audrey Ashton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 2015, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Dec 2015, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Harold George "Harry" Ashton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1927; died 3 Dec 1986, Grand Centre, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Grand Centre, , Alberta, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John R. Ashton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born 19 Apr 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1984; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176788
    • Residence: 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    John — Leona Middleton. Leona (daughter of Frank Matthew Middleton and Mary Rose Kujanik) was born 14 May 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2009, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Audrey Ashton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 2015, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Dec 2015, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Audrey Mercer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-415941
    • Residence: 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    MERCER, Audrey (nee Ashton)

    Passed away peacefully, at St. Andrew's Terrace, Cambridge, on Friday, December 11, 2015, in her 90th year. Audrey was born in Galt and remained a lifelong resident. Beloved wife of Tom W. Mercer for 68 years. Cherished mother of Donald Mercer (Jane) of Spencerville, Ontario and loving grandmother of Darren (Karren) of Gatineau, Quebec, Geoffrey (Rachael) of Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Andrea of Gatineau, Quebec and Destiny of Spencerville, Ontario. Proud great-grandmother of Ethan, Mataya and Keeleigh of Gatineau, Quebec. She will also be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents, George and Clara Ashton of Galt, Ontario and brothers, John, Harold and baby Harry. During W.W. II, Audrey worked for the Government as an Anti-Aircraft Shell Inspector. She retired in 1983 from a career with Collier-Macmillan Publishing Company. She was a faithful member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church, a Sunday School teacher, Jr. Choir Director, a Cub Leader and a volunteer at the David Durward Centre. The family sincerely thanks the staff and volunteers at St. Andrew's Terrace, for their loving care. Relatives and friends will be received at the T. Little Funeral Home and Cremation Centre , 223 Main Street, Cambridge, on Sunday, December 13, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held at Westside Presbyterian Church, 130 Victoria Avenue, Cambridge, on Monday, December 14, 2015, at 11 a.m. Interment at Mount View Cemetery.

    Wterloo Region Record 12 Dec 2015

    Audrey — Thomas W. "Tom" Mercer. Thomas was born CA 1925. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Donald Mercer  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Harold George "Harry" Ashton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born 1927; died 3 Dec 1986, Grand Centre, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Grand Centre, , Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176789
    • Residence: 1978, Medley, , Alberta, Canada

    Notes:

    ASHTON, Harold George

    Passed away Wednesday, December 3rd, 1986, at Grand Centre, Alberta, in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Jean Whitfield. Dear father of Kevin of Grand Centre. Survived by one sister Mrs. Tom (Audrey) Mercer of Cambridge, 2 nephews, five grand-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents and one brother, John.

    Cambridge Reporter 1986



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Donald Mercer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Audrey2, 1.Clara1)